Billy Golden

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Billy Golden (William B. Shires) (born June 9, 1858; died January 29, 1926) started his career in 1874 doing a black-face talking act in vaudeville. He originated the "cane pat" which became popular with buck dancers.

Bill worked with many vaudeville partners including John Merritt, Frank Merritt, Billy Draiton, May Golden (his wife), Joe Hughes. He recorded as a solo artist and also with many partners including George Graham, Jim Marlowe, Billy Heins, and his vaudeville partner, Joe Hughes. Golden and Hughes was the first of a long line of two-man comedy teams that delivered jokes in a black dialect.

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Turkey in the Straw (Victor 4515) [Recorded 1905]

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Turkey In The Straw

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Turkey In De Straw

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I'm a Nigger That's Living High

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The Mocking Bird

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Billy Golden's most-played tracks include Turkey in the Straw (Victor 4515) [Recorded 1905], Turkey In The Straw, Turkey In De Straw, I'm a Nigger That's Living High, The Mocking Bird. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Billy Golden (William B. Shires) (born June 9, 1858; died January 29, 1926) started his career in 1874 doing a black-face talking act in vaudeville. He originated the "cane pat" which became popular with buck dancers. Bill worked with many vaudevi... Read the full biography on this page.

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