Rube Bloom

Rube Bloom (April 24, 1902—March 30, 1976) was an American composer of popular songs. He was born Reuben Bloom in New York City.

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April 24 - 1902 - March 30 - 1976 - American - New York City

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Rube Bloom was a multi-faceted entertainer, and in addition to being a songwriter, was a pianist, arranger, band leader, recording artist, and writer (he wrote several books on piano method). During his career, he worked with many well-known performers, including Bix Beiderbecke, Ruth Etting, and the Dorsey brothers. He collaborated with a wide number of lyricists, including Johnny Mercer, Ted Koehler, and Mitchell Parish.

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Bix Beiderbecke - Ruth Etting - Johnny Mercer - Ted Koehler - Mitchell Parish

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His first hit came in 1927 with 'Soliloquy'; his last was Here's to My Lady in 1952, which he wrote with Johnny Mercer. Bloom formed and led a number of bands during his career, such as Rube Bloom and His Bayou Boys. At other times, he played with other bands; an example of this side of his career can be found in his work with Bix Beiderbecke and Frankie Trumbauer on the 1924 record, Sioux City Six'.

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Johnny Mercer - Bix Beiderbecke - Frankie Trumbauer

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According to some sources, his first name was pronounced like 'Ruby' by his friends.

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Bloom died in New York City, New York.

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New York City - New York

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Songs

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• "Don't Worry 'Bout Me"
• "Fools Rush In"
• "Truckin'"
• "What Goes Up Must Come Down"
• "Day In - Day Out"
• "Give Me the Simple Life"