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George A. Whiting

George A. Whiting
Birth name George A. Whiting
Born (1884-08-16)August 16, 1884
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died December 18, 1943(1943-12-18) (aged 59)
New York, New York, United States
Occupation(s) Singer, Lyricist
Years active 1909–1936
Associated acts Sadie Burt
Walter Donaldson

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, 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.



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