George A. Whiting
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This article is about the American vaudeville performer and popular lyricist. For the classical composer and organist, see George Whiting.
George A. Whiting was a vaudeville song and dance man, and also a writer of lyrics for popular songs during the vaudeville era. He toured with singer Sadie Burt,[1] whom he later married and had 3 daughters with. His best-known work is "My Blue Heaven", with music by Walter Donaldson. Whiting was born in Chicago August 16, 1884 and died in New York City on December 18, 1943.[2]
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Birth name | George Edward Bernhamer |
Born | (1884-08-16)August 16, 1884 |
Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Died | December 18, 1943(1943-12-18) (aged 59) New York City, United States |
Occupation(s) | Singer, lyricist |
Years active | 1909–1936 |
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