Gordon Jenkins

Gordon Jenkins

Deceased · Born: May 12, 1910 · Died: May 1, 1984

Personal Details

BornMay 12, 1910 Webster Groves, Missouri, USA
Spouse
  • Nancy Harkey

    ( Nov 11, 1931 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Loulie Jean Norman

    ( May 10, 2025 to May 1, 1984 )

Biography

Noted composer, songwriter, conductor, arranger, and author, boasting a prestigious educational foundation established through his attendance at public schools, where he laid the groundwork for a lifelong passion for the arts, subsequently refined his artistic talents by showcasing his mastery of the banjo, a unique and versatile instrument, as a performer in esteemed orchestras, gracing the stages of renowned concert halls, and on St. Louis, Missouri's esteemed radio airwaves, where his musical prowess and charisma captivated audiences, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and innovative musician.

Noted music industry figure, distinguished for his extraordinary proficiency in conducting and arranging, had the esteemed privilege of serving as the maestro and orchestrator for the legendary Broadway musical extravaganza "The Show Is On". Furthermore, he had the remarkable distinction of creating the original score for the illustrious Broadway production "Along Fifth Avenue", thereby showcasing his remarkable aptitude for composition and cementing his reputation as a master of his craft.

In the year nineteen thirty-five, he achieved the esteemed distinction of becoming a notable member of the renowned American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music industry. Throughout his illustrious career, he authored a vast and diverse array of popular song compositions, including the timeless and enduring classics "Blue Prelude", "You Have Taken My Heart", "When a Woman Loves a Man", "P.S. I Love You", "Blue Evening", "Ev'ry Time", "Maybe She'll Remember", "Saddest Man in Town", "San Fernando Valley", "When You Climb Those Golden Stairs", "Homesick, That's All", "Goin' Back to Brooklyn", "Married I Can Always Get", "Daylight Savings Blues", "The Man Who Loves Manhattan", "Once to Every Heart", "How Old Am I?", and "This Is All I Ask".

The plethora of musical compositions, a resounding testament to his unparalleled creative genius, has left an enduring and profound impact on the music industry, thereby cementing his legacy as a masterful composer and arranger, a distinction that will undoubtedly be cherished for generations to come.

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Career

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