Roy Turk

Roy Turk
American lyricist Roy Turk wrote popular hits during the 1920s and early '30s, many of which were used in Broadway and Hollywood musicals of the time. Born in N.Y.C., in 1892, Turk studied at CCNY and then served in the military during WWI. After being discharged from the service, Turk got his start in the music business with jobs writing for vaudeville and publishing houses, and his first hit came with 1919's "Oh How I Laugh When I Think How I Cried About You." Turk landed only a few more hits...
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Kathie Lee Gifford Sentimental
Sentimental (1993) - Kathie Lee Gifford
By: Kathie Lee Gifford
Credited Role:Composer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Gifford, Kathie Lee When I Fall In Love, I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), Over The...
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Various Artists Four & More, Vol. 65
Four & More, Vol. 65 (2000) - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Composer
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