Harry Tobias

Songwriter
BIRTHDAY
September 11,1895
Birthplace
New York City, NY
Age
Dec 15,1994,age 99
Birth Sign
Virgo
BIRTHDAY
September 11,1895 (age Dec 15,1994,age 99)
Birthplace
New York City, NY

About

Known for Miss You, That Girl of Mine, and I'll Keep the Lovelight Burning. He began writing in his teens.

Before Fame

He served in the United States Army. He wrote Oo-oo, Ernest (Are You Earnest With Me?), the 1922 novelty hit.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983.

Family Life

He grew up with two brothers, Charles and Henry, both of whom also became songwriters. The three frequently collaborated.

Associated With

He wrote the song Miss You, which was a hit for Rudy Vallee.