William Denight Cobb (July 5, 1876 – January 20, 1930) was an American lyricist and composer. He and a partner, Ren Shields, produced several popular musicals and musical comedies in the early 20th century. Cobb also had a long-run collaboration with Gus Edwards. == Personal life == Cobb was born July 5, 1876, in Philadelphia, and grew up there, but also lived several years in New York City. Cobb graduated 1893 from Girard College in Philadelphia. Before becoming a songwriter,... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Will D. Cobb first charted in 1900 with I Can't Tell Why I Love You, but I Do.The artist placed 25 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 25 of which reached the Top‑10, including 3 number‑ones.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: On a Beautiful Night with a Beautiful Girl - #2: For You a Rose - #3: (Goodbye, and Luck Be with You) Laddie Boy - #4: School Days (When We Were a Couple of Kids) - #5: Sunbonnet SueGood-Bye, Dolly Gray
Harry Macdonough
I'll Be with You When the Roses Bloom Again
Harry Macdonough
I Love Only One Girl in the Wide, Wide World
Harry Macdonough
Good-Bye, Little Girl, Good-Bye
Byron G. Harlan
If a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me
Harry Macdonough
#4 School Days (When We Were a Couple of Kids)
Byron G. Harlan
Dixie Dan
Billy Murray
Sunbonnet Sue
Byron G. Harlan
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