Goetz, E. Ray
(1886–1954)> LYRICIST · COMPOSER · PLAYWRIGHT
E. Ray Goetz Lyricist, composer, and playwright Buffalo, New York, June 12, 1886; Greenwich, Connecticut, June 12, 1954. Goetz was active as a composer and lyricist on Broadway from 1907 through 1930. He is best remembered for his contributions to two hits, both from 1916: “For Me and My Gal,” with lyrics cowritten with Edgar Leslie and music by George W. Meyer, and revived in the 1942 movie musical of the same name; and the Hawaiian-flavored novelty “Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula,” with lyrics…