Vincent Millie Youmans was a celebrated American composer and producer born on September 27, 1898, in New York City. He became one of Broadway’s leading composers, known for his collaborations with talented lyricists like Ira Gershwin and Oscar Hammerstein II. Youmans created memorable music, many of which became popular standards. His early pieces featured short melodic phrases, but he later embraced longer, more complex melodies.

Youmans began his career as a song-plugger in Tin Pan Alley and gained fame with his hit songs from musicals such as “No, No, Nanette” and “Tea for Two,” which captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Despite his success, Youmans faced challenges in his personal life, including struggles with alcoholism and health issues. Sadly, he battled tuberculosis for many years, which ultimately led to his retirement in 1934.