Jack Yellen
Jack Yellen · Arts & Literature
Poet / lyricist
1892, Raczki, Poland (Russian Empire) — 1991, Springville, New York, USA
Poland · United States
Jack Yellen is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Poet / lyricist
Jack Yellen was a Polish-born American lyricist and screenwriter who wrote the words to enduring standards including 'Happy Days Are Here Again' (which became Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaign anthem) and 'Ain't She Sweet'. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was born to a Jewish family and emigrated to the United States as a child.
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Poet / lyricist
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