Henry Burr (1885-1941) was the most prolific recording artist of his time,
with more than 12,000 recordings to his credit by his own reported estimate.

The first Columbia recording on which his name appeared was released in 1904.
In 1906, he joined the Peerless Quartet for the Victor label.
He recorded under many names - Harry McClaskey, Henry Burr and Irving Gillette,
to name a few.
He also sang with the Heidelberg Quintette and the Sterling Trio,
and performed many popular duets with Albert Campbell.
 

In 1915, he assembled a touring troupe of the most popular Victor recording
artists, including singers Billy Murray, Arthur Collins, Albert Campbell and
banjo player Vess Ossman.

Burr became program director for the Columbia Broadcasting Company (later CBS).
Burr made a successful comeback on Chicago radio station WLS's "National Barn Dance" in the 1930s.
In 1941, he died from throat cancer.

This CD , Henry Burr Volume 2, spans the years 1911 to 1925 and includes a selection of
Popular, Sentimental & World War I songs that represent the style that made him popular for over
25 years with the record buying public.
He is joined by The Peerless Quartet and Albert Campbell on several selections.


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Henry Burr [Popular - Sentimental & WW1 Songs] (Recorded 1911-1925) Volume 2

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Track Listing

01 Come To The Ball (Recorded 1911)

02 It's A Long Lane That Has No Turning (Recorded 1911) with The Peerless Quartet

03 Tip-Top Tipperary Mary (WW1 Song)  (Recorded 1914) with The Peerless Quartet

04 Painting That Mother Of Mine (Recorded 1915)

05 Darling Nellie Gray (Recorded 1915) with The Peerless Quartet

  

06 There's A Little Blue Star In The Window (WW1 Song) (Recorded 1918)

07 Carolina, I'm Coming Back To You (Recorded 1918) with The Peerless Quartet

08 That Wonderful Mother Of Mine (Recorded 1919)

09 In The Heart Of A Fool (Recorded 1919)

10 I Found You (Recorded 1919)

11 I Am Climbing Mountains (Recorded 1919) with Albert Campbell

12 You Didn't Want Me When You Had Me (Recorded 1919)

13 Blue Diamonds (Recorded 1920)

14 Faded Love Letters (Recorded 1922)

15 Just A Girl That Men Forget (Recorded 1923)

  

16 Honest And Truly (Recorded 1925)

17 Dear One (Recorded 1925)