Cliff Friend
| Cliff Friend | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1893 | 
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | 
| Died | June 27, 1974 (aged 80) | 
| Occupation | Songwriter | 
| Instrument | Piano | 
| Formerly of | Tin Pan Alley | 
Cliff Friend (October 1, 1893 – June 27, 1974) was an accomplished American songwriter and pianist. A member of Tin Pan Alley, Friend co-wrote several hits including "Lovesick Blues", "My Blackbirds Are Bluebirds Now" and "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", also known as the theme song to the Looney Tunes cartoon series.