Jesse Greer

Jesse Greer (August 26, 1896 – October 4, 1970, New York City) was an American Broadway songwriter His musical Shady Lady was staged in 1933 with additional music by Sam H. Stept. He wrote "Just You, Just Me" for the 1929 musical film Marianne, composed by Jesse Greer with lyrics by Raymond Klages, as well as "Kitty from Kansas City": "Gonna Meet My Sweetie Now"; and "Baby Blue Eyes".

The Dining Hall of the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation in Ashford, Connecticut is named in his honor. Greer was an early financial contributor to the Boy Scouts of America and would often visit the camp until his death. The Camp Staff would sing "The Hills of My Connecticut" upon his arrival.

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