Harry Austin Tierney (May 21, 1890 – March 22, 1965) was an American composer of musical theatre, best known for long-running hits such as Irene (1919), Broadway's longest-running show of the era (620 performances), Kid Boots (1923) and Rio Rita (1927), one of the first musicals to be turned into a talking picture (and later remade starring Abbott and Costello).

Life and career

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Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States,

Ragtime compositions

Ragtime pieces composed by Tierney included:

  • "The Bumble Bee" (1909)
  • "The Fanatic Rag" (1911)
  • "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (1911)
  • "Dingle Pop Hop" (1911)
  • "Black Canary" (1911)
  • "Checkerboard" (1911)
  • "Crimson Rambler" (1911)
  • "William's Wedding" (1911)
  • "Rubies and Pearls" (1911)
  • "Fleur De Lys" (1911)
  • "Innocence Rag" (1911)
  • "Cabaret Rag"
  • "Variety Rag" (1912)
  • "Louisiana Rag" (1913)
  • "Chicago Tickle" (1913)
  • "1915 Rag" (1913)

See also

  • List of ragtime composers

References

  • Harry Tierney recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings
  • Harry Tierney Music Manuscripts at the Library of Congress