 He is considered one of the first great lyricists, and helped raise the status of the lyricist in an age concerned more with music, costumes, and stars.Some of his more famous lyrics are for "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Indian Love Call" and "Cuddle up a Little Closer, Lovey Mine".Harbach was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Danish immigrant parents Adolph Christiansen and his wife Sena Olsen.