Fred E. Ahlert

American composer and songwriter (19 September 1892 in New York City, NY, USA – 20 October 1953 in New York City, NY, USA).

His sons were [a=Richard Ahlert], [a=Arnold Ahlert], and Frederick Emil Ahlert, Jr.

Ahlert most frequently collaborated with lyricist [a=Roy Turk], but he also wrote with others including [a=Joe Young (3)] and [a=Edgar Leslie].

His songs have been recorded by numerous artists, including [a=Louis Armstrong], [a=Nat King Cole], [a=Ella Fitzgerald], [a=Frank Sinatra], and [a=Fats Waller].

Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.