Percy Wenrich

Composer

Percy Wenrich was born in Joplin, Missouri, United States on January 23rd, 1887 and is the Composer. At the age of 65, Percy Wenrich biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

Date of Birth
January 23, 1887
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Joplin, Missouri, United States
Death Date
Mar 17, 1952 (age 65)
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
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Composer
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Percy Wenrich Life

Percy Wenrich (January 23, 1887 – March 17, 1952) was a United States composer of ragtime and popular music.

Daniel Wenrich and Mary Ray, Jr., was born in Joplin, Missouri, and he left Chicago in 1901, where he attended classes at the Chicago Musical College.

Wenrich went on to work as a Tin Pan Alley composer in 1907, but his music keeps a Missouri folk feel.

At least eighteen rags were designed, including "Ashy Africa," "Nubbles," "Crab Apples" (1905), "Crab Apples" (1907), and "The Smiler."

"Wabash Avenue After Dark" and Stanley Murphy's "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet" (1909, lyrics by Jack Mahoney) and "Minnetonka" (1921, lyrics by Gus Kahn) are among his hits. "If It's Good Enough for Washington" (1908, Ren Shields' lyrics) was a song about a homeless man sitting on a bench in a public square with statues of Washington, Jefferson, McKinley, Grant and Lee. If it's good enough for Washington, it's good enough for me. I'm proud that I am here tonight to keep him company. Dolly Connolly, a Wenrich married vaindeville performer, wrote the hit "Red Rose Rag" for her in 1911, with lyrics by Edward Madden.

With "Moonlight Bay," Wenrich and Madden had another blast in 1912. Wenrich and Connolly toured together for many years in the late 1930s. "Songwriters on Parade" by Wenrich and some of his colleagues' published a spectacular review, broadcasting all over the Eastern seaboard on the Loew's and Keith circuits.

"Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon," Wenrich's last popular song, was released in 1937.

He died in New York City in 1952 at the age of 65.

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Percy Wenrich Career

Personal life and career

Daniel Wenrich and Mary Ray, a Missouri boy, left for Chicago in 1901, where he attended Chicago Musical College classes. Wenrich left New York City in 1907 to work as a Tin Pan Alley composer, but his music keeps a Missouri folk flavor. At least eighteen rags were produced, including "Ashy Africa," "Peaches and Cream" (1905), "Crab Apples," and "The Smiler" (1907). His songs include "Wabash Avenue After Dark" and Stanley Murphy's "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet" (1909, lyrics by Jack Mahoney) and "Minnetonka" (1921, lyrics by Gus Kahn) and "When You Wore a Tulip and I Wore a Big Red Rose" (1914, lyrics by Jack Mahoney) (by Kevin Murphy).

"If It's Good Enough for Washington, It's Good Enough for Me" (1908, Ren Shields' lyrics) was a song about a homeless man sleeping on a bench in a public square with statues of Washington, Jefferson, McKinley, Grant and Lee.

Dolly Connolly, a former vainqueville performer, and Edward Madden's lyrics made her the hit "Red Rose Rag" for her in 1911. "Moonlight Bay" was another hit for Wenrich and Madden in 1912. Wenrich and Connolly toured together for many years. Wenrich was a member of the Lambs Club in 1918.

Wenrich and several of his colleagues' bestsellers published "Songwriters on Parade" in the late 1930s, performing all around the Eastern seaboard on the Loew's and Keith circuits.

"Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon," Wenrich's last hit song "Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon" was released in 1937. He died in New York City in 1952 at the age of 72.

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