Walter Melrose (October 26, 1889 – May 30, 1973) was an American music publisher and lyricist in the 1920s and 1930s. == Background == He was born in Sumner, Illinois, and was the brother of Lester Melrose, with whom he established a music store in Chicago. This became successful after the Tivoli Theatre opened in the same street, greatly increasing the amount of passing trade. Melrose branched into music publishing when Jelly Roll Morton turned up in his store, and... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Walter Melrose first charted in 1924 with High Society Rag.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.
Top songs: #1: Make Love to Me! - #2: Copenhagen - #3: Sugar Foot Stomp - #4: Spanish Shawl - #5: High Society Rag
Willie the Weeper
King Oliver & His Jazz Band
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