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Ernest Roland Ball (July 22, 1878 – May 3, 1927) was an American singer and songwriter, most famous for composing the music for the song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" in 1912. Ball was not Irish and neither were the lyricists. == Early life and education == Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ball received formal music training at the Cleveland Conservatory. == Career == His growing career was much buoyed by James J. Walker, then a state senator of New York,... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ernest Ball first charted in 1906 with Will You Love Me in December as You Do in May?.The artist placed 56 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 53 of which reached the Top‑10, including 13 number‑ones.