James Royce Shannon

Alternative Names: Royce, James
Birth Year: 1881
Death Year: 1946
Notes: Irish-American composer and lyricist who was active at the time Tin Pan Alley was in vogue. He is known chiefly for writing the lyrics to "The Missouri Waltz" (the state song of Missouri) and for composing the song "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral" ("Irish Lullaby").

Compositions:

Title Alternate Title(s)
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Rai That's an Irish Lullaby

Poems/Lyrics:

Title Alternate Title(s) Composer(s)
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Rai That's an Irish Lullaby Shannon, James Royce