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Ted Weems

Wilfred Theodore Wemyes, known professionally as Ted Weems, was born on September 26, 1901, in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania. He learned to play the violin and trombone at a young age, forming his first band while still in school. Weems's professional music career began in 1923 when he signed with the Victor Talking Machine Company. His breakthrough came with "Somebody Stole My Gal", which became a Number 1 hit in early 1924 and sold over one million copies. He recorded for various labels, including RCA Victor and Decca, and co-wrote several popular songs, such as "The Martins and the M...