"You sittin' here chained to your rockin' chair."
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Singers from the United StatesSinger-songwriters from the United StatesPianists from the United StatesSongwriters from the United StatesActors from Indiana
Original Language: English
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Song: Rockin’ Chair (1930).
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Hoagy Carmichael
Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael (November 22, 1899 – December 27, 1981) was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He wrote the music for many songs, but rarely wrote the lyrics.
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