William Tracey

American lyricist (born in New York City on July 19, 1893, died September 5, 1957).

Tracey was a staff member for various publishing companies where he collaborated with composers such as Lewis Muir, George Meyer, Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber and Nat Vincent. He was also a charter member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).

Tracey's most lasting song is “Them There Eyes” (co-written by [a=Maceo Pinkard] & [a=Doris Tauber] in 1930), a song made famous by [a=Billie Holliday]. Another big hit for him was "Gee, But It's Great To Meet A Friend From Your Home Town" (1910, with music by [a=James McGavisk]).