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I'm Wise
"I'm Wise" is a 1906 popular song composed by Egbert van Alstyne, with lyrics by Harry Williams. It was recorded the following year by popular singer Clarice Vance Clarice Vance ''née'' Clara Etta Black (March 14, 1870 – August 24, 1961), "The Southern Singer" was an American vaudeville personality from the late 19th century to about 1917. Early life and marriage Clarice Vance was born in Ohio in 1870. .... 1906 songs American songs Rags Songs with music by Egbert Van Alstyne Songs with lyrics by Harry Williams (songwriter) {{1900s-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egbert Van Alstyne
Egbert Anson Van Alstyne (March 4, 1878 – July 9, 1951) was an American songwriter and pianist. Van Alstyne was the composer of a number of popular and ragtime tunes of the early 20th century. Biography Van Alstyne was born in Marengo, Illinois. After some time touring in Vaudeville he moved to New York City, initially working as a Tin Pan Alley song-plugger until he was able to make his living as a songwriter. He teamed with lyricist Harry H. Williams. Their first success was "Navajo" which was introduced in the Broadway musical '' Nancy Brown'' in 1903 and became one of the first records by Billy Murray early in 1904.Arwulf Arwulf. "Egbert Van Alstyne", All Music http://www.allmusic.com/artist/egbert-vanalstyne-mn0000178190/biography Their best remembered song is ''In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree'' from 1905. Other Van Alstyne hits included "Won't You Come Over to My House?", " I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark", and "Memories". Van Alstyne shares credit with T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
