Charles Kenny

This article is about the American composer. For the English cricketer, see Charles Kenny (cricketer). For the founder of McClatchy Newspapers, see Charles Kenny McClatchy.

Charles Kenny
Birth name	Charles Francis Kenny
Born	(1898-06-23)June 23, 1898 Astoria, New York, United States
Died	(1992-01-20)January 20, 1992 Eatontown, New Jersey, United States
Occupation(s)	Composer, author, violinist
Spouse	Joy Hathaway Meeker

Charles Francis Kenny (June 23, 1898 – January 20, 1992) was an American composer, lyricist, author, and violinist. His hit songs include "There's a Gold Mine in the Sky", "Love Letters in the Sand", "Laughing at Life", and "Because It's Your Birthday Today", all of which were written with his brother Nick Kenny. The birthday song appeared in the Our Gang episode Practical Jokers.

Songs

• "There's a Gold Mine in the Sky" was published in 1937. It charted at No. 1 on Billboard's "Sheet-Music Leaders" chart for the week ending February 5, 1938. The song was recorded by Gene Autry (OKeh 03358) and appeared in his 1938 film Gold Mine in the Sky. The song also was recorded by Jimmie Davis (Decca 5473), Pat Boone (Dot 15602), Art Kassel (Bluebird B-7257), Johnny Pfander (Damon D-12223), Bing Crosby (Decca 2678) (see Crosby's Cowboy Songs album) and Kate Smith.