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Born in Buffalo, New York, Henderson moved to New York City and became a popular composer in Tin Pan Alley. [1] He was one-third of a successful songwriting and music publishing team with Lew Brown and Buddy De Sylva from 1925 through 1930, responsible for several editions of the revue called George White's Scandals and such book musicals as Good News, Hold Everything!, and Follow Thru. [1]
"Alabamy Bound" was the first collaboration between lyricist Buddy DeSylva and composer Ray Henderson, a partnership that would last until 1930 (with lyricist Lew Brown instead of Bud Green). DeSylva gave the song to singer Al Jolson , who liked it and began performing it on every occasion, including special appearances, nightclubs and ...
"That's Why Darkies Were Born" was a song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown. It originated in George White's Scandals of 1931, where white baritone Everett Marshall performed the song in blackface.
"Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" is a popular song with music by Ray Henderson and lyrics by Lew Brown, published in 1931. [1] Ethel Merman introduced this song in George White's Scandals of 1931. [2] A Rudy Vallée version, recorded in 1931, achieved success. [3] The song was revived in 1953 by singer Jaye P. Morgan. [4]
"Together" is a 1928 popular song with music by Ray Henderson and lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown. The most popular 1928 recording of the song, by Paul Whiteman, with Bix Beiderbecke on cornet, was a #1 hit for two weeks. [1] The song was included in a 1944 movie, Since You Went Away.
"Bye Bye Blackbird" is a song published in 1926 [1] by Jerome H. Remick and written by composer Ray Henderson and lyricist Mort Dixon. It is considered a popular standard and was first recorded by Sam Lanin's Dance Orchestra in March 1926. [2]