Carl T. Fischer

Carl Theodore Fischer was a Native American jazz pianist and composer. He worked with Frankie Laine, and composed Laine's 1945 hit song "We'll Be Together Again", and "You've Changed" with lyrics by Bill Carey.

Background

Fischer was born on April 9, 1912, in Los Angeles, California. Fischer's parents, of Cherokee descent, overcame poverty to provide him with music lessons.

Musical career

At the age of 32, Fischer joined a touring band and wrote some minor hits, which led to his work as an accompanist for Laine. With Laine's encouragement, Fischer wrote the musical Tecumseh!, although it was never performed before Fischer's death.

Family

Fischer's daughters, Carol and Terry, formed the Murmaids, the group that had a hit recording with "Popsicles and Icicles" in 1964.

Death

Fischer died on March 27, 1954, in Sherman Oaks, California.