Alter, Lou
(1902–1980)> COMPOSER
Lou Alter Composer Louis Alter, New York City, June 18, 1902; New York City, November 5, 1980. Alter is remembered primarily for “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?” a pop and jazz standard. Alter began his career composing for Broadway revues. His first hit came in 1926 with “Hugs and Kisses,” with lyrics by Raymond Klages (1888–1947), written for the fifth edition of Earl Carroll’s Vanities . Art Landry and his orchestra (Victor 20285) had the most successful recording, but it was…