James Alexander Brennan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Alexander Brennan

American songwriter

Date of Birth: 18-Nov-1885

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 24-Aug-1956

Profession: composer, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

James Alexander Brennan (November 18, 1885 – August 24, 1956) was an American songwriter.
Sometimes identified as Jas.
H.
Brennan, he collaborated with lyricist Jack Caddigan (1879–1952) on several songs published by Leo Feist and Oliver E.
Story.
One of his more popular songs was "Little Red School House" which he wrote with Al Wilson in 1922.
It was originally sung by the American Quartet and also by The Happiness Boys, Billy Jones and Ernest Hare.
Brenda Lee sang it twice on TV, once at the age of 10 with Red Foley and later at 16 with Perry Como.