John Jacob Loeb (1910 – 2 March 1970) was an American composer. He wrote music and lyrics for many popular songs, such as "Rosie the Riveter" (1942),[1] "Seems Like Old Times" (1945), "Masquerade", "Reflections in the Water", "Sweetie Pie", "Boo Hoo", "A Sailboat in the Moonlight" and "The Maharajah of Magador".[2]
Born inChicago, Loeb started composing songs in 1928 while attendingLawrence Woodmere Academy. After he left school, Loeb worked briefly for his father at Eliel, Loeb and Company, the family insurance brokerage firm. He later became a member ofAmerican Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in 1932. Loeb collaborated withCarmen Lombardo,Paul Francis Webster and Edward Lane.[2] He died on 2 March 1970 at Franklin General Hospital inValley Stream, New York.[2]
John Jacob Loeb was also the cousin ofRichard Loeb, one half of the "thrill killing duo",Leopold and Loeb.
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