Jack Brooks (lyricist)

Jack Brooks (lyricist)

Jack Brooks (February 14 1912November 8 1971) was an English-American lyricist.

Brooks was born in Liverpool, England. He wrote a large number of lyrics of popular songs, including "Ole Buttermilk Sky" (with Hoagy Carmichael) "That's Amore" (with Harry Warren) and "(Roll Along) Wagon Train" (with Sammy Fain) the second theme used on the television program, "Wagon Train".

He died in Los Angeles, California.

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