Byron Gay

Male, Deceased Person

1886 – 1945

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Who was Byron Gay?

Byron Gay was an American songwriter. One of his best known songs "Four of Five Times" has been recorded by numerous artists including King Oliver, Sidney Bechet, Lionel Hampton, Bob Wills, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee and more. Byron also worked with the legendary composer Richard A. Whiting together they wrote such songs as "Horses" and "Fire" both popular dance and comedy songs.

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Born
1886
United States of America
Died
Dec 23, 1945

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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