Billy Barnes (January 27, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was a composer and lyricist from
Los Angeles, California. His hit songs includes "(Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair" recorded by
Patti Page and
Barbra Streisand (in her "Second Barbra Streisand Album"), and "
Something Cool", recorded by jazz vocalist
June Christy. Barnes is best known for his theatrical revues, including
The Billy Barnes Revue, Billy Barnes' People, Billy Barnes' Party, Billy Barnes' L.A., and
Billy Barnes' Hollywood. Other productions with Barnes' songs include
Movie Star, and
Blame It on the Movies (1988). An assertive composer and skillful pianist, Barnes is affectionately known as the "Revue Master of Hollywood."