Jack Brooks

Jack Brooks (14 February 1912 – 8 November 1971) was an English-American lyricist. Brooks was born in Liverpool, England. His family was Jewish and originally from Russia, having changed their surname to Brooks from Bruch. He wrote lyrics of many popular songs, including "Ole Buttermilk Sky" (with Hoagy Carmichael) "That's Amore" (with Harry Warren) and "(Roll Along) Wagon Train" (with Sammy Fain) the second theme used on the television program, Wagon Train. He joined the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1946. "Ole Buttermilk Sky" was written for the 1946 film Canyon Passage, and was sung by Carmichael in the movie. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It became a big hit for Kay Kyser that year. "That's Amore" first appeared in the 1953 film The Caddy where it was sung by Dean Martin. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1953. It was a signature song for Martin for decades. Music critic Joe Queenan has described the song as "A charming, if goofy, parody of popular Neapolitan organ-grinder music". Brooks also wrote the lyrics for many songs in movies, such as "Let Me Be a People" and "Turn It On" in comedian Jerry Lewis' film, Cinderfella (1960). He died in Los Angeles, California.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 14, 1912 (Liverpool), Died November 8, 1971 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D6VB-2354	10-in.	6/14/1946	Ole buttermilk sky	Helen Carroll ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	D6VB-3016	10-in.	10/15/1946	It's dreamtime	Moon Maids ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with female vocal ensemble, and jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	D7VB-0738	10-in.	5/18/1947	Old buttermilk sky	Lonzo and Oscar ; Winston County Pea Pickers	Male vocal duet, with string band	songwriter
Victor	D7VB-2752	10-in.	12/27/1947	Saturday date	Tex Beneke ; Tex Beneke Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer
Columbia	CO36677	10-in.	1947	Song of India	Julius Bürger ; Charles Kullman	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Columbia	CO36678	10-in.	1947	Hymn to the sun	Julius Bürger ; Charles Kullman	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Columbia	CO36679	10-in.	1947	Gypsy song	Julius Bürger ; Charles Kullman	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Columbia	CO36680	10-in.	1947	Fandango	Julius Bürger ; Charles Kullman	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Brooks, Jack," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358965.

Brooks, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358965.

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