Harry Link
Harry Link(bornJohn Harry Linkey,January 25, 1896,Philadelphia– July 5, 1956,New York City) was an Americanvaudevilleactor andsongwriter.He wrote and co-wrote several well-knownjazz standards.
Career
[edit]Link studied at theWharton School of Businessbut was already publishing songs by his late teens; in 1914, he co-wrote "Along Came Ruth" withIrving Berlin.He attempted a career in acting, appearing in the 1916 filmThe Masked Rider,but had little luck and soon gave it up for a sustained career in music publishing.
In 1929, he co-wrote "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling"withBilly RoseandFats Waller.Waller turned the song into a hit;Louis Armstrongrecorded the tune, as did many others. Link and Waller also co-wrote "Gone" withAndy Razafand "I Hate to Leave You Now" withDorothy Dick(néeDorothy Dickenshied; 1895–1986), whom Link married in 1916 in Philadelphia. Armstrong also recorded a version of "I Hate to Leave You Now".
Link and Dick went on to collaborate extensively. Among their songwriting credits (often in tandem with other writers) are "By My Side", "Until We Meet Again Sweetheart", and "Peelin' the Peach". He wrote music forBlondie of the Folliesin 1932. In 1936 he wrote "These Foolish Things"along withJack StracheyandEric Maschwitz,which became one of the year's biggest numbers; hit versions include one byBenny Goodmanand another byTeddy WilsonandBillie Holiday.
After 1937 Link concentrated on the business end of the publishing industry.
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