Noted songwriter, composer, and author, he received his education at the esteemed Jewish Training School. With a knack for crafting memorable tunes, he penned special material for illustrious entertainers such as Joe E. Lewis, Sophie Tucker, Ted Lewis, and Jimmy Durante.
In 1928, he joined the esteemed American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP),and collaborated with a range of prominent musicians, including Lew Pollack, Larry Shay, Jule Styne, and Joe Goodwin. His extensive repertoire of popular songs features a diverse array of hits, including "I Had Someone Else Before I Had You", "In the Valley of Love", "A Place Called Happiness", "Where Did You Learn to Love?", "Chidabee, Chidabee, Chidabee", "Baby Me", "Rainbow Valley", "You're One in a Million", "It's Lovin' Time", and "Why Don't We Say We're Sorry?".
