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Phil Baxter (né Philip Kerley Baxter; 5 September 1896 Rural Shade, Texas – 21 November 1972 Dallas) was an American songwriter, singer and band leader. == Early years == Baxter was born September 5, 1896, in Rural Shade, Texas — which after World War II became part of Kerens. He was raised in Marshall, Texas. At age 14, Baxter played piano at a roller skating rink. He knew only one tune, but "the skaters didn't mind, for the noise of... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Phil Baxter first charted in 1929 with Piccolo Pete.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10.