Mort Dixon

About

Notable early 20th-century lyricist who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Before Fame

He sold his first song, That Old Gang of Mine, in 1923.

Trivia

He was known for singles like "Bye Bye Blackbird," "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover," "I Found a Million Dollar Baby," and many others.

Family Life

He fathered two daughters, Estelle and Evonne, with his first wife Ada Gittlesohn. He was later married to Eldora Wimsby, whom had a son from a previous coupling.

Associated With

He co-wrote 10 songs with Harry Woods from 1927 to 1931.