Biography
Ernie Golden
American composer, pianist and bandleader.
Born August 27, 1890 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
Died April 29, 1972 (age of 81).
Ernie Golden composed and performed in a variety of styles. He dabbled on Broadway, writing the music for the show Artists and Models in 1930. While his orchestras recorded hits of the era such as "I'm Dancing with Tears in My Eyes," "I Ain't Got Nobody," and "Oriental Moonlight," the material that really gilded Golden's memory are pieces such as "Toy Makers Dream" and novelty material that has found its way onto the set lists at orchestral Christmas pageants as well as concert bands.
As a composer, he wrote the Jazz standard "In The Middle Of A Dream", with by Tommy Dorsey and Al Stillman. The song became a Top Ten hit in 1939 when released by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. He also composed "When Your Lover Has Gone" (1931) which, after being featured in the James Cagney film Blonde Crazy that same year, has become a jazz standard.
Born August 27, 1890 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
Died April 29, 1972 (age of 81).
Ernie Golden composed and performed in a variety of styles. He dabbled on Broadway, writing the music for the show Artists and Models in 1930. While his orchestras recorded hits of the era such as "I'm Dancing with Tears in My Eyes," "I Ain't Got Nobody," and "Oriental Moonlight," the material that really gilded Golden's memory are pieces such as "Toy Makers Dream" and novelty material that has found its way onto the set lists at orchestral Christmas pageants as well as concert bands.
As a composer, he wrote the Jazz standard "In The Middle Of A Dream", with by Tommy Dorsey and Al Stillman. The song became a Top Ten hit in 1939 when released by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. He also composed "When Your Lover Has Gone" (1931) which, after being featured in the James Cagney film Blonde Crazy that same year, has become a jazz standard.