Gerald Marks

Gerald Marks (October 13, 1900 – January 27, 1997)[1] was an American composer from Saginaw, Michigan. He was best known for the song "All of Me" which he co-wrote with Seymour Simons and has been recorded about 2,000 times.[2][3] He also wrote the songs "That's What I Want for Christmas" for the film Stowaway starring Shirley Temple, and "Is It True What They Say About Dixie" recorded by Al Jolson and Rudy Vallee.

Gerald Marks
Born(1900-10-13)October 13, 1900
Saginaw, Michigan
DiedJanuary 27, 1997(1997-01-27) (aged 96)
New York City
NationalityAmerican
OccupationComposer

The success of his song "All of Me" led him to become a member of ASCAP, and he remained active in the organization for decades, serving on its board of directors from 1970 to 1981.

Gerald Marks was married to Edna Berger, a successful newspaper woman and labor organizer. She preceded him in death.

References
  • David A. Jasen Tin Pan Alley AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN SONG (2003), Routledge Publishers, ISBN 0-415-93877-5
  1. Tyler, Don (2007-04-02). Hit Songs, 1900-1955: American Popular Music of the Pre-Rock Era. McFarland. ISBN 9780786429462.
  2. Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1997-02-08). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 7. Gerald Marks.
  3. Gioia, Ted (May 2013). El canon del jazz : los 250 temas imprescindibles (in Spanish). Turner. ISBN 9788415832027.


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