Biography

Harry Tierney was born on May 21, 1890 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. He was a composer and writer, known for Irene (1940), Dixiana (1930) and One Brief Summer (1971). He died on March 22, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA.

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

Upon his death, his remains were interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York.

American songwriter and concert pianist. Often worked in collaboration with lyricist Joseph McCarthy. His biggest hit musical on Broadway was "Irene" in 1919. Other successes included "Dixiana", "Rio Rita" and "Kid Boots", all of which were eventually filmed in Hollywood.