Joe Burke (composer)

Joe Burke
Birth nameJoseph Aloysius Burke
Born(1884-03-18)March 18, 1884
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 1950(1950-06-09) (aged 66)
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresTraditional pop
Occupation(s)Composer, pianist
Years activec. 1915–1950

Joseph Aloysius Burke (March 18, 1884 – June 9, 1950) was an American composer and pianist.[1] His successful songs, written with various lyricists, included "Down Honolulu Way" (1916), "Oh How I Miss You Tonight" (1924), "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" (1929), "Moon Over Miami" (1935), "Getting Some Fun Out of Life" (1937) and "Rambling Rose" (1948) and "Painting The Clouds With Sunshine" (1929)

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 202. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.