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Lemeul Eugene Lucas (June 24, 1900 – January 24, 1972), better known by his stage name Gene Austin, was an American singer and songwriter, one of the early "crooners". His recording of "My Blue Heaven" sold over 5 million copies and was for a while the largest selling record of all time. [1]
Jun 11, 2019 · 1928 HITS ARCHIVE: My Blue Heaven - Gene Austin. Sometimes cited as one of the best-selling records of all-time, this multi-million seller has an interesting ‘back story’ which is related on ...
Jul 10, 2008 · Emblematic ditty of the Coolidge Era and, along with the Democratic Party anthem, "Happy Days are Here Again" and "Crazy Words, Crazy Tune" on of the finest brain-trustings between lyricist Jack ...
Gene Austin. A soft-voiced American singer, pianist, and songwriter with a uniquely intimate style. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1920s - 1950s.
Oct 15, 2020 · Austin, Gene (1900–1972). Gene Austin, singer and composer, was born Eugene Lucas on June 24, 1900, in Gainesville, Texas. He was the son of Nova Lucas and Serena Belle (Harrell) Lucas. His parents divorced, and his mother married Jim Austin, a blacksmith. Eugene took the surname of his stepfather.
Gene Austin was a singer, songwriter ("When My Sugar Walks Down the Street") and author, educated at Baltimore University. He served in the US Army in 1916 with the Mexican Punitive Expedition, then in World War I.
Gene Austin was a singer, songwriter ("When My Sugar Walks Down the Street") and author, educated at Baltimore University. He served in the US Army in 1916 with the Mexican Punitive Expedition, then in World War I.
In 1928, "My Blue Heaven" became a huge hit on Victor 20964-A for crooner Gene Austin, accompanied by the Victor Orchestra as directed by Nat Shilkret; it charted for 26 weeks, stayed at number...
Lemeul Eugene Lucas, better known by his stage name Gene Austin, was an American singer and songwriter, one of the early "crooners". His recording of "My Blue Heaven" sold over 5 million...
Gene Austin (1900-1972) was an American singer and songwriter, famous for being an early crooner. He sold over five million copies of his song "My Blue Heaven" and became one of the best-selling artists of his time.
