Mabel Wayne
Mabel Wayne (born Mabel Wimpfheimer, July 16, 1890 – June 19, 1978) was an American musician, composer and screenwriter. She is noted for being one of the first female composers to write successful hit songs. Her music career spanned from the 1920s until her death in 1978. Her songs included "In a Little Spanish Town" (1926), "Ramona" (1928), and "It Happened in Monterey" (1930).
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| Born | July 16, 1890 Brooklyn, New York, U.S |
| Died | June 19, 1978 (aged 87) Glen Cove, New York, U.S |
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| Years active | 1920s–1978 |
Many of her songs were widely covered by various musicians.
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