Burr & Campbell - I'm forever blowing bubbles (1919)

While still in his teens (probably in 1902), Burr began recording for Columbia. The first Columbia recording on which his name appeared was released in 1904. In 1906, he joined the Columbia Male Quartet, which recorded under the name Peerless Quartet for the Victor label. He assumed the leadership of the group in 1910, managing it until 1928. Over the years, he recorded under many names -- Harry McClaskey, Henry Burr and Irving Gillette, to name a few. He also sang with a number of ensembles, including 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. After several years of recording as a freelance artist, Burr signed a lucrative, exclusive contract with Victor and continued to manage and tour with the "Eight Popular Victor Artists" troupe. The troupe also starred on the "Goodrich Zippers" and the "Cities Service" radio programmes. When, after a management change in 1927, Victor decided not to renew the ensemble's contract, Burr disbanded the group and assumed the position of programme director for the Columbia Broadcasting Company (later CBS).

Albert Campbell & Irving Gillette (Burr & Campbell) - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles (1919)

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[ge4ety]

Thumbs up if you watched this clip because of West Ham.

[peabo12]

Makes me wonder how the other songs will hold up 90 years after their release

[Ramiiam]

It is a nice song. Don't worry, you Hammers are coming back up.

[Wahlberger]

hurr hurr i'm a burr

[daphnebcn]

We use to play this song in the piano on Christma's Eve, and we sang it, all the family in English, we're Catalan, so funny. Thanks for posting.

[jeffray1944]

When my Grandad passed away in 1960 this was the exact recording among others in his collection. So nice to hear again after all those years. Thanks for posting.

[evianfan]

Come on you Irons!!!!

[lipsticklibrarian84]

My parents have a Victrola in their home. It still works, and they have played this exact record for me....

[Docmananoff]

This was the song in James Cagney's 'Public Enemy.'

[greasergirl22hannah]

the start of something great-

UNITED! UNITED!