Benjamin Louis Trace (né Feinberg; 15 October 1897 – 7 July 1973) was an American songwriter who, from the 1910s through the 1950s, in collaboration with his younger bandleader brother, Al, wrote lyrics to hundreds of popular songs.
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Birth name | Benjamin Louis Feinberg |
Born | 15 October 1897 |
Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | 7 July 1973 | (aged 75)
Occupation | Songwriter |
Career
editA native of Chicago, Ben Trace wrote the songs which were primarily performed by Al Trace and His Orchestra, including their most successful recording, "You Call Everybody Darlin'", which became a #1 hit in 1948.