Rube Bloom
Reuben Bloom (born
April 24 in
New York City,
1902—died
March 30,
1976 in New York City) was an
American composer of popular songs.
Rube Bloom was a multi-faceted entertainer, and in addition to being a songwriter, was a
pianist,
arranger,
band leader, recording artist, and
writer (he wrote several books on piano method). During his career, he worked with many well-known performers, including
Bix Beiderbecke,
Ruth Etting, and
Tommy and
Jimmy Dorsey. He collaborated with a wide number of lyricists, including
Johnny Mercer,
Ted Koehler, and
Mitchell Parish.
His first hit came in 1927 with "Soliloquy"; his last was "Here's to My Lady" in 1952, which he wrote with
Johnny Mercer. Bloom formed and led a number of bands during his career, such as Rube Bloom and His Bayou Boys. At other times, he played with other bands; an example of this side of his career can be found in his work with
Bix Beiderbecke and
Frankie Trumbauer in the
Sioux City Six.
According to some sources, his first name was pronounced like 'Ruby' by his friends.
*"Don't Worry 'Bout Me"
*"Fools Rush In"
*"The Man from the South"
*"Truckin'"
*"What Goes Up Must Come Down"
*"Day In - Day Out"
*"Give Me the Simple Life"
