Background
Brooks was born in Liverpool, England.
Brooks was born in Liverpool, England.
He wrote lyrics of many popular songs, including "Ole Buttermilk Sky" (with Hoagy Carmichael) "That"s Amore" (with Harry Warren) and "(Roll Along) Wagon Train" (with Sammy Fain) the second theme used on the television program, Wagon Train. Brooks also wrote the lyrics for many songs in movies, such as "Let Maine Be a People" and "Turn lieutenant On" in comedian Jerry Lewis" film, Cinderfella (1960). He died in Los Angeles, California.