Joseph McCarthy, Jr.

American lyricist, author, editor, and publisher. Born August 18, 1922 in Pelham, New York, USA. Died November, 7, 1975 (age 53) New York City, New York, USA. For credits for his father, use Joseph McCarthy. Son of songwriter Joseph McCarthy. Married to actress Veronica Lake (2) (1955-1959, divorced). Joseph McCarthy, Jr. was educated at Julliard. He charted three times as a songwriter in the U.S. between 1948-1956. "Rambling Rose" by Perry Como hit #18 in 1948 and hit #27 by Gordon MacRae that same year (song co-written by Joe Burke (3)). In 1957, "I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out of My Life" by Nat King Cole hit #57 (co-written by Cy Coleman). Another song he is known for is "Why Try To Change Me Now" (Frank Sinatra, 1952). McCarthy also wrote songs for Broadway revues such as John Murray Anderson's Almanac (1953).