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Ernest R Ball

Ernest Roland Ball[1] (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. He was not himself Irish.

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Songs by Ernest R Ball:

  • A Little Bit Of Heaven
  • Mother Machree
  • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
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