Charles K. Harris

Songwriter, Composer

1867 – 1930

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Who was Charles K. Harris?

Charles Kassel Harris was a well regarded American songwriter of popular music. During his long career, he advanced the relatively new genre, publishing more than 300 songs, often deemed by admirers as the "king of the tear jerkers". He is one of the early pioneers of Tin Pan Alley.

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Born
May 1, 1867
Poughkeepsie
Also known as
  • Charles Harris
  • Chas K Harris
  • Harris, Chas K
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Dec 22, 1930

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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