Pete Wendling
Pete Wendling (June 6, 1888 – April 7, 1974) was an American composer and pianist, born in New York City to German immigrants. He often collaborated with fellow QRS pianist and composer, Max Kortlander.He started his working life as a carpenter, but gained fame during the mid-1910s as a popular music composer, with his name appearing on the "Soup and Fish Rag" in 1913. He worked on such hits as "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula" (recorded by Al Jolson), "Take Me To The Land Of Jazz", "Take Your Girlie To The Movies", "Felix The Cat", and "Oh What A Pal Is Mary".
Wendling was also one of the top pianists of his era, and set a long-standing record when he appeared at the London Hippodrome for eight consecutive weeks. He joined the Rhythmodik Music Roll Company in 1914, and started to record his performances on paper rolls for player pianos. In 1916 he recorded for American Piano Company (Ampico). In 1918, he joined the largest piano roll company, QRS, and rapidly became one of their most popular artists, his distinctive yet always fresh performances constantly topping their best-selling lists.
He recorded two sides for Okeh Records in 1923, and in 1926, cut another four for Cameo. In 1927, QRS, tightening their belt due to declining sales, released Wendling, and he concentrated on his composing career until his retirement in the 1950s. In 1955, he co-wrote "I Wonder", which became a UK chart hit for both Jane Froman and Dickie Valentine. Wendling's last notable work was "Rich in Love" in 1956.
Married to Anna, he had no children. A resident of Manhattan, he died in New York City in April 1974, aged 85 after several strokes. Provided by Wikipedia
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What cha gonna do when there aint no jazz. by Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974
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Murder in the moonlight : (guilty of love in the first degree). by Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974
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Alexander's back from Dixie with his rag-time band. by Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974
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I miss that Mississippi Miss the misses me by Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974
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Mister midnight. by Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974
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Monastery Bells
Lee S. Roberts, Inc., : G. Schirmer, Inc., 1920Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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Down By The Meadow Brook
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co., 1919Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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The Music Of Wedding Chimes
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co., 1919Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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By The Sycamore Tree
Irving Berlin Inc., 1931Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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On The Street Of Regret
Blossom Music Corp., 1941Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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There's An Old Oaken Bucket In Old Nantucket
Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1922Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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Don't Keep Me In The Dark, Bright Eyes
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co., 1928Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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I'll Be Blue Just Thinking Of You
Leo. Feist, Inc., 1930Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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Crying Myself To Sleep!
Irving Berlin Inc., 1930Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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He Loves It
Stark & Cowan, Inc., 1922Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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I'm A Fool For Loving You
Chappell & Co. Inc., 1936Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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Rich in love. by Lewis, Sam M., 1885-1959
London : New York : Chappell & Co., Ltd. ; Delaware Music Corp., 1955Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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Laughing Water, Stop Your Crying
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Arms Of Love
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Oh! What A Pal Was Mary
Waterson, Berlin & Synder, 1919Other Authors: “…Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974…”
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