April 6 is the birthday of Tin Pan Alley lyricist Leo Robin (1900-1984), best known for his collaborations with tunesmith Ralph Grainger. He is chiefly remembered today for having written the words to Bob Hope's theme song "Thanks for the Memory" (from The Big Broadcast of 1938) and the songs in the 1949 musical Gentlemen […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM on April 6, 2022