Ruth Poll

American lyricist, music publishing executive, dramatist and author. Born: June 10, 1899 in Manhatten, New York. Died: March 14, 1955 in Manhatten, New York (age of 55). (Songs: Because of Rain, I'm Wearing a New Shade of Blues, It Was So Good While It Lasted, I'm a Military Man, Weary Little Fellow, I'd Love to Make Love to You, Those Things Money Can't Buy, If Yesterday Could Only Be Tomorrow, Another November, I Found a New Love Song and many others) She charted as a songwriter in the U.S. four times between 1948 and 1954. "Bring Back the Thrill" by Eddie Fisher hit #14 in 1951 (co-written by Pete Rugolo) and "I Understand" by June Valli in 1954 hit #8 (co-written by Al Goodhart, Alex Alstone). She was the author of "The American Holiday Parade" (1939), which included a poem and illustration for every major American holiday. Her publishing company Maypole Music, Inc. had offices in New York, Chicago and Hollywood.