Jack Norworth (5 January 1879 - 1 September 1959) was a U.S. songwriter, singer, and vaudeville performer. January 5 is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... Vaudeville is a style of multi-act theatre which flourished in North America from the 1880s through the 1920s. ...

Norworth was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates , Government Country  State   County United States  Pennsylvania   Philadelphia Founded Incorporated October 27, 1682 October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 369. ...

He is credited as co-writer of a number of Tin Pan Alley hits. He wrote the lyrics of the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in 1908, his most long lasting hit. His "Shine On, Harvest Moon" was an even bigger hit at the time; both had music by Albert Von Tilzer. Tin Pan Alley was the name given to the collection of New York City-centered music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century. ... Take Me Out to the Ball Game is an early-20th century Tin Pan Alley song which became the unofficial anthem of baseball. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Shine On, Harvest Moon is the name of a popular early-1900s song written by Jack Norworth and his wife Nora Bayes. ... Albert Von Tilzer (March 29, 1878 - October 1, 1956) was an American songwriter, the younger brother of Harry Von Tilzer. ...

Other popular songs credited to Norworth include "Back To My Old Home Town"; "Come Along, My Mandy"; "Dear Dolly"; "Good Evening, Caroline"; "Holding Hands"; "Honey Boy"; "I'm Glad I'm A Boy/I'm Glad I'm A Girl"; "I'm Glad I'm Married"; "Kitty"; "Meet Me In Apple Blossom Time"; "Over on the Jersey Side"; "Since My Mother Was a Girl"; "Sing an Irish Song"; "Smarty"; and a sequel to "Shine On Harvest Moon" called "Turn Out Your Light, Mr. Moon Man".

He performed in the 1909 Ziegfeld Follies. 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Ziegfeld Follies were a series of elaborate theatrical productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 through 1931. ...

Norworth appeared in a number of Broadway theater productions, and later in movies. Note on spelling: While most Americans use er (as per American spelling conventions), the majority of venues, performers and trade groups for live theatre use re. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed. ...

In 1908 he married singer Nora Bayes, with whom he performed on Vaudeville. Later he was married to actresses Louise Dresser, then to Dorothy Adelphi, who he appeared in early sound films with. Nora Bayes Nora Bayes (1880 - 19 June 1928) was a popular United States entertainer of the early 20th century. ... Louise Dresser (October 5, 1878 - April 24, 1965) was a United States actress. ... A sound film (or talkie) is a motion picture with synchronized sound, as opposed to a silent movie. ...

He died of a heart attack in Laguna Beach, California. A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream. ... Official website: http://www. ...

Norworth is an inductee in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Songwriters Hall of Fame is an arm of the National Academy of Popular Music. ...