Mark Fisher (songwriter)


Mark Fisher was an American songwriter. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he died in Long Lake, Illinois.

Career

Many of his compositions were joint ventures with Joe Goodwin and Larry Shay. Another collaborator was Joe Burke. Fisher's songs include "Remembering," "When You're Smiling," and "Oh, How I Miss You Tonight.". As a performer he was bandleader for a number of Chicago area hotels, most notably the Marine Room at the Edgewater Beach Hotel.

Personal life

Married at age 19 to Lenora, he was father to 5 children: Mildred, William, Ann Ella, Mark Jr, and Lenora