Songs Written by Elsie JanisTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Elsie Janis (born Elsie Bierbower, March 16, 1889 – February 26, 1956) was an American actress of stage and screen, singer, songwriter, screenwriter and radio announcer. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as "the sweetheart of the AEF" (American Expeditionary Force). == Early life == Elsie Bierbower was born in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of Josephine Janis and John Eleazer Bierbower. She had a brother, Percy John. == Stage == Bierbower debuted on stage in 1896 in... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Elsie Janis first charted in 1913 with Fo' De Lawd's Sake, Play a Waltz.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10.