Henry Burr

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Henry Burr

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Popular American tenor (b. January 15, 1882 St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada - d. April 6, 1941 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A)

Argued by many to be Canada's first musical export, Henry Burr was the most popular of the many pseudonyms used by tenor Harry McClaskey (others included Irving Gillette, Henry Gillette, Alfred Alexander, Archie Alexander, Ira Allen, Harry Barr, Ralph Brainard, Robert Rice, Carl Ely, Frank Knapp, Al King, Shamus McClaskey, Charles Richards, Harold Spencer, and many others). See Harry McClaskey for additional profile. When credited with Albert Campbell, please use Campbell And Burr with ANV as needed.

One of the most famous ballad singers of the early 20th century, and one the first recording artists for Victor Records and Victor.

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My Buddy

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Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

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Are You Lonesome Tonight

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Au Revoir But Not Good Bye (Pro WW1 Song) [Recorded 1917]

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M-o-t-h-e-r (A Word That Means The World To Me)

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When I Leave the World Behind (Recorded 1915)

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Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight

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When Dreams Come True (Recorded 1913)

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I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles

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Some of Henry Burr's most popular tracks include My Buddy, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Au Revoir But Not Good Bye (Pro WW1 Song) [Recorded 1917]. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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