Lee "Stubby" Gordon (born Lavern Elton Gordon; May 12, 1902 – October 3, 1946) was an American musician and bandleader who conducted the Rhythm Masters orchestra and wrote the music for songs such as "Tell Me Dreamy Eyes",[1] "Worryin' Blues", and "Rippin' It Off.
"[2] One of the most renowned saxophonists, he joined Phil Spitalny's orchestra and was soon promoted to director.
Gordon was the first to broadcast Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.'s song, "The Rest of My Life With You".
[3] Lavern Elton Gordon was born in Warren, Pennsylvania, on May 12, 1902, and died in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 3, 1946, aged 44.
[citation needed] He was interred in the family plot in Oakland Cemetery, Warren.