tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post6367268720063366741..comments2024-03-28T00:34:55.054-05:00Comments on The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal™ : Charles Gates Dawes from Evanston, Illinois, was a Lawyer, Businessman, Banker, Politician, WWI Brigadier General, 30th V.P. of the U.S., and Ambassador to Great Britain.Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-28212729607485207242020-04-05T01:34:48.821-05:002020-04-05T01:34:48.821-05:00I am surprised you did not mention that Charles G....I am surprised you did not mention that Charles G. Dawes was also a <b>songwriter</b>. <br />His instrumental composition titled "<b>Melody In 'A' Major</b>" (1911) had lyrics added to it by Carl Sigman in 1951. Its 1958 recording by <b>Tommy Edwards</b>, "It's All In The Game" [MGM Records] was a smash hit, reaching <b>#1</b> on multiple <i>Billboard</i>® charts, and earning a Recording Industry Association of America <b>Gold Record</b> award.Steve D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12337124618723219550noreply@blogger.com