1902 in music (original) (raw)

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• Lillian Russell's only recording, from 1912. During the production of Twirly Whirly , composer John Stromberg delayed giving her her solo for several days, saying it wasn't ready. When he committed suicide a few days before the first rehearsal, the sheet music for "Come Down Ma Evenin' Star" was found in his pocket. It became Lillian Russell's signature song. (en)