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Thomas Payne Westendorf, *1848, †1923, was an American songwriter, composer, and educator Westendorf wrote around 500 musical pieces and songs, but was most famous for his hit song, I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen. It was the only Westendorf song that lived long enough to receive rights protection renewal. It was republished many times throughout the years and sung by singers including Elvis Presley, Mitch Miller, Bing Crosby, and Johnny Cash. "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" was listed among the most popular American ballads in 1887, and gained recognition as one of the most beloved songs in music history. It even made a brief appearance on an early episode of Star Trek (September 29, 1966) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Westendorf
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