The Music of Jimmy McHugh

Jimmy McHugh was an American composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from the 1920s to the 1950s, he is credited with over 500 songs. One of the most important songwriting partners McHugh had was lyricist Dorothy Fields, with whom he wrote "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" (1928), "On the Sunny Side of the Street" (1930), and "I'm in the Mood for Love" (1935). We will be taking a look at the career and listening to many of his hit songs on the program today. If you are a fan of the Great American Songbook then you are sure to enjoy this show. Thank you for listening.