Harry Bache Smith

Harry Bache Smith was a prominent American writer and lyricist born on December 28, 1860. During his prolific career, he penned lyrics for over 600 songs and worked on roughly 150 librettos, operettas, and musical comedies, collaborating with notable composers such as Victor Herbert. Smith was highly influential in the early 20th century American theater scene, particularly in the development of popular music in the context of vaudeville and Broadway productions. He passed away on January 1, 1936.