Joseph McCarthy

American Tin Pan Alley lyricist and author.

Born September 27, 1885 in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Died December 18, 1943 in New York City (age of 58).

Father of [a3908415] (a.k.a.Joseph Allen McCarthy), who was also an American lyricist. [b]For credits to the son, use [a3908415][/b].

He charted forty-two times between 1910-1987, thirty-nine in the U.S. and three in the U.K. He had three #1 songs in the U.S. and one in the U.K. His first #1 song came in 1913 with "You Made Me Love You, I Didn't Want to Do It" by Al Jolson (co-written by James V. Monaco) followed by " Ireland Must be Heaven, for My Mother Came from There" by Charles Harrison in 1916 (co-written by Fred Fisher & Howard Johnson) and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" by Charles Harrison. "Rainbows" melody was adapted by [a1090994] from [i]Fantaisie-Impromptu[/i] by Frédéric Chopin with lyrics added by McCarthy. The song is a popular standard, recorded by many artists over the years (co-written by Howard Johnson & James V. Monaco).

His last #1 came in the U.K. in 1959: "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For" by Emile Ford & the Checkmates.

He was a charter member / director of ASCAP. Among his other famous songs are "I Miss You Most of All" (co-written by James V. Monaco) and "Melinda's Wedding Day" (co-written by Al Piantadosi & Joe Goodwin).