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unusual facts about Ray Henderson


Ray Henderson

In 2000, a revue of Henderson's music called It's the Cherries opened in New York City as the inaugural show of the American Composer Series.


Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries

"Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" is a popular song with music by Ray Henderson and lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown, published in 1931.

Oscar Shaw

In 1930, he starred as Todd Addison in the last De Sylva, Brown and Henderson musical, “Flying High”, with Bert Lahr, in which he sang “Thank You Father” and “Happy Landing.”

Sitting on Top of the World

The title line of "Sitting on Top of the World" was probably borrowed from a well-known popular song of the 1920s, "I'm Sitting on Top of the World", written by Ray Henderson, Sam Lewis and Joe Young (popularised by Al Jolson in 1926).

That's Why Darkies Were Born

That's Why Darkies Were Born was a popular song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown.


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