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William Tracey

real name William G. Tracey

William Tracey is credited on 1,031 releases across 304 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,031

Credits

304

Albums

8

Decades active

116

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American lyricist (born in New York City on July 19, 1893, died September 5, 1957).
Tracey was a staff member for various publishing companies where he collaborated with composers such as Lewis Muir, George Meyer, Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber and Nat Vincent. He was also a charter member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
Tracey's most lasting song is “Them There Eyes” (co-written by Maceo Pinkard & Doris Tauber in 1930), a song made famous by Billie Holliday. Another big hit for him was "Gee, But It's Great To Meet A Friend From Your Home Town" (1910, with music by James McGavisk).

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Credited work

1,031 releases · 304 albums · active 1950–2025

  • Performance · 1,046
  • Other credits · 3

Studios: Mad Hatter Studios · Carnegie Hall · Sahara Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas · Basin Street East

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