Oley Speaks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Oley Speaks

American composer

Date of Birth: 28-Jun-1874

Place of Birth: Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 07-Aug-1948

Profession: composer, singer, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Oley Speaks

  • Oley Speaks (June 28, 1874 – August 7, 1948) was an American composer and songwriter who was born in Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio.
  • His compositions include many religious songs, as well as his best-known success, "On the Road to Mandalay", which takes its lyrics from the poem "Mandalay" by Rudyard Kipling.
  • The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society Museum has exhibits about the life of Oley Speaks, including original sheet music written by him.

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