Joseph Meyer (songwriter)

Joseph Meyer (songwriter)

Joseph Meyer (March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century.

Meyer collaborated with many famous songwriters of the day including Buddy DeSylva, Al Lewis and Al Sherman. Two of his most famous songs were the 1924 hit, "California, Here I Come" and "If You Knew Susie Like I Know Susie". Meyer songs have been featured in over 120 motion picture soundtracks [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0583214/ Joseph Meyer (I) ] ] .

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