William Lawrence Hanson

William Lawrence Hanson (born 1905), was a composer of a variety of songs and was the composer/co-composer of the waltz "Dreaming of My Indiana Sweetheart".M1508 Hansen, William Lawrence, 1905– ed. Songs from Bambi; the Walt Disney Technicolor thrill feature, drawings from the Walt Disney studios, edited by Bill Hansen, songs by Frank Churchill, Helen Bliss, Robert Sour [and others, words] by Larry Morey [and, others] 750© on compilation & editing; Broadcast Music, Inc., New York; 26 September 1951; EP58247. NOV 2 0 1951 s.1 Library of Congress CopyrightM242 Hansen, Bill, 1905–. Cotton eyed Joe; by Bill Hansen. [Score: unspecified solo instrument and piano] Jarman Publications, Toronto: 15 June 1951; EFO-8419. I. Title. Library of Congress Copyright Office https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse The song was performed in 1931 by Rudy Vallée and Morton Downey.

He had composed two versions of the song:

One with actress/dancer Barbara Bennett as co-composer, consisting of words and melody; One that he had composed himself for ukulele.

Both songs were copyrighted in 1931 and published by Phil Kornheiser Inc. of New York.Dreaming of My Indiana Sweetheart WorldCat.org

They were two U.S. copyrights which are the following:Catalog of Copyright Entries, New Series. Part 3: Musical Compositions 1931: Vol 26 No 1-12 : Library of Congress. Copyright Office. Internet Archive Page 168 +The two copyrights for "Dreaming of My Indiana Sweetheart"Date of copyrightAuthorsArrangementFebruary 9, 1931Barbara Bennett and Bill HansenWords and melodyFebruary 24, 1931Bill HansenUkulele

Performances for "Dreaming of My Indiana Sweetheart" +Musical artists in 1931 releasesPerformerArrangementRudy ValléeJack MasonMorton Downeyhttps://www.tjmusic.net/product/7792/Dreaming-of-My-Indiana-Sweetheart

Career After composing "Dreaming of My Indiana Sweetheart", Hansen had also composed a variety of songs under his name and under his pseudonym of Dale Wood. As Dale Wood, had a written a variety of songs with several notable composers and lyricists. Examples include Clay Boland, jazz musician Jack Lathrop, Murray Grand, and Michael Grace. As William Lawrence Hansen, his music experience was in the compilation and editing of music and text for song books and teleplays in the film and television industry for publication to the public. One such book was the 1951 release of the song book for the music for the 1942 film Bambi, and related entertainment industry song books. An exception was of having produced the University of Pennsylvania Songbook as Bill Hansen.

Entertainment industry intellectual properties

The Catalogue of the U.S. Copyright Records lists Hansen in the category of film scores for the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Bambi (1942).Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series. Part 5A: Published Music Jan-Dec 1951: Vol 5 No 1-2 : Library of Congress. Copyright Office. : Internet Archive, page 721 However, this is for the editing of the 1951 song book for music from the film. In that same year, he and Henry M. Katzberg did the compilation and editing for the BMI Television Sketchbook.BMI television sketchbook; sketches by K Stephen Hunt White [and] Stephen Falk Krantz, compiled and edited by Henry M. Katzman [and] William Hansen.

Compilation of songs with special material for the TV producer, director and artist]

Appl. author: Broadcast Music, inc., employer for hire of Stephen Hunt White 1and Stephen Falk Krantz. © Broadcast Music, inc., New York; 21 December 1951; AA202754. MAR 2 4 1952Library of Congress Copyright Office

https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse BMI is the acronym for Broadcast Music, Incorporated, a U.S. performance rights organization. In the following year, he had compiled the music for Al Jolson's Old-Time Minstrel Show. Al Jolson (1886-1950) was a well-known singer, actor, and vaudevillian.

Discography/Bibliography +Songs as Bill HansenTitleYearMusicLyricsCotton eyed Joe1951Bill HansenI Still Remember YouCatalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series. Part 5: Music Jul-Dec 1959: Vol 13 No 2 : Library of Congress. Copyright Office. : Internet Archive, Page 1911959Margaret Smith, LaRue Dickson, and Bill HansenMargaret Smith, LaRue Dickson, and Bill Hansen +Music under the name pseudonym Dale WoodTitleYearMusicLyricsSong of the East1947Dale Wood & Michael GraceClay BolandThe Bride Wore Blue1M1630 [Hansen, Bill].2 The bride wore blue, words and music by Leonard Whitcup, SyLefco [and] Dale Wood [pseud.]

.Library of Congress Copyright Office https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1948Leonard Whitcup Sy Lefco

Dale WoodLeonard Whitcup Sy Lefco

Dale WoodPourquoiWood, Dale.. .Pourquoi. words & music; m Michael Grace, Carl Tucker. words Dale Wood

©Cecille Music Co.*, inc. 21N~ov47 EU116738 https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1947Michael Grace Carl Tucker

Dale WoodMichael Grace Carl Tucker

Dale WoodChic CharroChico Charro M1v630 [Hansen, Bill]

By Elisse Boyd, Murray H. Grand, and Dale Wood (pseudonym) © Cecil Music Co.,

New York; 3 October 1947; EP21k378.

For voice and piano, with chord symbols.

Library of Congress Copyright Office https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1947Elisse Boyd Murray Grand

Dale WoodElisse Boyd Murray Grand

Dale WoodIf Love Can HappenWood, Dale. 1M1630 Boland, Clay Aloysius, 1901–. If love can happen, lyric by Dale Wood [pseud.] and Michael Grace, music by Clay Boland. © Cecille Music Cn., inc., New York; 30ctl.7; EP214377.

Library of Congress Copyright Office https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1947Dale Wood & Michael GraceClay BolandI've Heard You Say Those Words BeforeHansen, Bill

I've heard you say those words before; by Franklin Wade, Clay Boland and Dale Wood {pseudonym}

New York; 3 October 1947;

EP24376..

For voice and piano, with chord symbols. https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1947Franklin Wade Clay Boland

Dale WoodFranklin Wade Clay Boland

Dale WoodSmileSmile M1630 [Hansen, Bill]

New York; 28 May 1948;

EP27851.

Library of Congress Copyright Office1948Jack Lathrop & Dale WoodJack Lathrop & Dale WoodI Wouldn't Be SurprisedHansen, Bill, I wouldn't be surprised, words and music by Jack Lathrop [and] DaleWood [pseud.] © Cecille Music Co., inc., New York; 28 May 8, 1948;

EP27852.

https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1948Jack Lathrop & Dale WoodJack Lathrop & Dale Wood +Television sketchbooksTitleYearScriptwritingCompilation/editingBMI Television SketchbookBMI Television Sketchbook; sketches by K Stephen Hunt White [and] Stephen Falk Krantz, compiled and edited by Henry M. Katzman [and] William Hansen.

Compilation of songs with special material for the TV producer, director and artist]

Appl. author: Broadcast Music, inc., employer for hire of Stephen Hunt White 1and Stephen Falk Krantz. © Broadcast Music, inc., New York; 21 December 1951;AA202754. MAR 2 4 1952Library of Congress Copyright Office

https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1951Sketches: Stephen Hunt White

& Stephen Falk KrantzWilliam Lawrence Hansen & Henry M. Katzberg +Song book editing/compilation as William Lawrence Hansen/Bill HansenTitleYearCompilationEditing19 Celebrated Baritone SolosM1619 Hansen, William Lawrence, composer. Nineteen celebrated baritone solos; compiled by Lawrence Hansen. [For voice and piano] © Broadcast Music, Inc., New York; 23Mar50; AA1 & #39;71532.I. Title. Library of Congress Copyright Office https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1950William Lawrence HansenSongs from the film BambiCatalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series. Part 5A: Published Music Jan-Dec 1951: Vol 5 No 1-2 : Library of Congress. Copyright Office. Internet Archive, page 721.1951Bill HansonOld Time Dance TunesM217 Jarman, Harry, composer. 336 Old Time Dance Tunes; compiled by Harry Jarman, edited by Bill Hansen [for piano and violin and for violin only] [New York, Broadcast Music; sole selling agent: Associated Music Publishers] [Score] © on compilation & editing; Jarman Publications, ltd.; 40ct51; EP59216.1951Harry JarmanBill Hansen (for piano and violin and for violin only)Al Jolson's Old-Time Minstrel Show M1365 Hansen, William Lawrence, 1905– H3A4 compilation. Al Jolson's old-time minstrel show; [compilation of songs and text by Lawrence Hansen] Insert: working script for the Al Jolson old-time minstrel show, dialogue for the show, song routine, direction [and] olio. $1 © on compilation of songs & added text; Warock Music, inc., New York; 1May52; EP65321.I. Title.

Library of Congress Copyright Office https://vcc.copyright.gov/browse1952William Lawrence Hansen

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