Wade Barnes

Noted composer, author, pianist, and songwriter, this individual's educational background boasts attendance at Mount Union College and the Philadelphia Music School, complemented by private music study. His professional journey commenced in 1937 with an announcement at WHBC in Canton, Ohio, subsequently transitioning to production manager. Two years later, he moved to WTAM in Cleveland, Ohio, where he continued to hone his skills. From 1943 to 1962, he held the esteemed position of sales manager for RCA Recorded Program Services and General Teleradio Film Division, as well as vice-president of sales for Bonded TV Film Services. This period was followed by a stint as a consultant to the renowned Ringling Brothers Circus from 1962 to 1964. His impressive résumé also includes composing scores and serving as assistant film producer for the National Science Foundation exhibit at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Additionally, he directed special projects for the National Association for Retarded Children and composed the TV score for the film "Quillow and the Giant". Notably, he joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1963, collaborating with Ralph Blane on numerous projects. His notable compositions include the popular songs "How Many Stars?", "I Believe in Me", "No Such Word as Can't", "I Believe in Something", and "Nothing Is the Hardest Thing In the World to Do".