Al Goodhart (January 26, 1905 – November 30, 1955) a member of ASCAP, was born in New York City and attended DeWitt Clinton High School. During his lifetime he was a vaudeville pianist, radio announcer and writer. He also owned a theatrical agency.[1]
Following his 1931 hit "I Apologize", he concentrated on composing music, being most prolific during the 1930s. He traveled to England and wrote music there from 1934 to 1937. With collaborators Al Hoffman and Maurice Sigler, Goodhart scored music for the stage and screen, particularly musical films starring Jessie Matthews. During WWII, Goodhart travelled with the USO, entertaining troops in the United States and abroad.
His other chief collaborators included Mann Curtis, Sammy Lerner, Ed Nelson, Kay Twomey and Allan Roberts.
He died in 1955, aged 50.[1]