Ray Henderson
Ray Henderson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Ray Henderson was a renowned American composer of popular music, best known for his collaborations with lyricist Buddy G. DeSylva.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: November 21, 1896, in Columbus, Ohio
Died: December 16, 1979
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Henderson was an American composer of popular music, primarily active during the early 20th century.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a musical family, Henderson demonstrated an early affinity for composition. He began his career as a pianist and organist before transitioning to songwriting.
Major Accomplishments
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Henderson's prolific output included hits such as "The Varsity Drag," "Button Up Your Overcoat," and the 1928 hit "Doin' the New Low-Down." His music often found its way onto Broadway, with notable shows including the 1927 production of "Roses of Yesterday."
Notable Works or Actions
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Throughout his career, Henderson worked closely with lyricist Buddy G. DeSylva on numerous projects. Their partnership led to some of the most enduring songs of the era.
Impact and Legacy
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Henderson's contributions to popular music helped shape the sound of the early 20th century. His compositions remain recognizable today, with many being covered by subsequent generations of artists.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Ray Henderson's influence on American songwriting cannot be overstated. His innovative approach and ability to craft memorable melodies have left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Quotes by Ray Henderson
However this turns out, the family history and the things that they've done are still going to be outstanding, ... You can't just throw something over after four or five generations of public service and the positions that they've held.
They just outplayed us in the second half, ... I wouldn't say we ran out of gas. They just took it to us in the second half.
They just outplayed us in the second half. I wouldn't say we ran out of gas. They just took it to us in the second half.
Talking to the workers (at the lock) and from my own experiences with freaky stuff, I believe some of it.
It was big; we were preaching it all week that we wanted the shutout, ... so we went out and we did what we had to do.
We tried to preach it all week, to not think about any of the games down the road. But that's our first ACC game, ... That's like a demon entering our minds.
When Kiwi went out, I went up to him and said, 'We're not going to lose this game,'