Pat Ballard
Pat Ballard, born Francis Drake Ballard (June 19, 1899 – October 26, 1960), was an American songwriter, producer, music editor and author.
Also recorded as Francis Drake Ballard
Pat Ballard
- Born
- 1899 · Troy.
- Died
- 1960 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · songwriter
- Fields
- music
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Pat Ballard, born Francis Drake Ballard (June 19, 1899 – October 26, 1960), was an American songwriter, producer, music editor and author.
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Life
Life
He was born in Troy, Pennsylvania, to Frank Ballard, a jeweller-optician, and Lucille, a soprano. He was the great-great-grandson of Orrin P. Ballard, one of the pioneers of the region. He was married to Hilda Gramlich, a dress designer. He died of a cardiac arrest at the Medical Arts Centre in New York City, New York, in 1960.
Songs
Songs
He composed a number of songs with the most popular being "Mr. Sandman" and "(Oh Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely". He was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
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1899
Pat Ballard was born on 19 June 1899.
1960
Pat Ballard died on 26 October 1960.
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