Oley Speaks

Oley Speaks
Born(1874-06-28)June 28, 1874
Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States
DiedAugust 7, 1948(1948-08-07) (aged 74)
New York City, United States
GenresArt song, choral music
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
InstrumentVoice
Years active1898–1944

Oley Speaks (June 28, 1874 – August 7, 1948) was an American composer and songwriter.[1] His compositions include many religious songs, as well as his best-known success, "On the Road to Mandalay", which takes its lyrics from the poem "Mandalay" by Rudyard Kipling. The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society Museum has exhibits about the life of Oley Speaks, including original sheet music written by him.[2]

  1. ^ "Oley Speaks - Biography". IMDb.com.
  2. ^ "Ohio USGenWeb, Franklin County - Historical & Genealogical Organizations". sites.rootsweb.com.