Gordon Clifford(1902-1968)
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Songwriter ("I Surrender Dear"), actor and author, educated at
Pawtucket High School. He wrote songs for the Rhythm Boys (Bing Crosby,
Harry Barris, and Al Rinker). Joining ASCAP in 1932, his chief musical
collaborators included Nacio Herb Brown and Harry Barris. His other
popular-song compositions include "It Must Be True", "Paradise", "Was
It Wrong?", "Who Am I?", "Somebody's Birthday', "Sahara Nights", and
"The Golden Years".