Austin, Gene, 1900-1972
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Name (Latin)
Austin, Gene, 1900-1972
Other forms of name
Lucas, Lemeul Eugene, 1900-1972
Date of birth
1900-06-24
Date of death
1972-01-24
Occupation
Composers
Lyricists
Tenors (Singers)
Gender
male
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George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress), Public domain
File:Art Gillham and Gene Austin 1953.jpg
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File:Emerald Room menu 1952-04-25-biography and photo.jpg
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File:Emerald Room menu 1952-04-25.jpg
The University of Houston Digital Library, Public domain
File:Gene Austin 01.jpg
George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress), Public domain
Wikipedia description:
Lemeul Eugene Lucas (June 24, 1900 – January 24, 1972), better known by his stage name Gene Austin, was an American singer and songwriter, one of the early "crooners". His recording of "My Blue Heaven" sold over 5 million copies and was for a while the largest selling record of all time. His 1920s compositions "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street" and "The Lonesome Road" became pop and jazz standards.
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