Gene Austin - After You've Gone (1931)

Gene Austin was a popular screen, radio & recording artist during the mid 1920's into the 1930's. He was known as "the voice of the south land" and a pioneer in the "crooning" style of singing. A jazz artist at heart, he was equally at home singing country ballads, blues and spirituals. His improvisational style apparent in his recordings, added a unique flavor to his interpretations.

Gene Austin - After You've Gone (1931)

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Music

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• Gene
• Austin
• 1931
• 20's
• 30's
• Crooner

[wrboone]

I remember when I was about 11 years old, my grandmother who was a songwriter in the 1920s had Gene Austin as a guest at her home in Dallas in the early 1960s. I remember meeting him, but at that age I hadn't a clue who he was. Thank you for your posts on YouTube

Bill Boone

[charliebubblesoar]

that's really cool, Bill!

[Featureman]

Gene had a bit of a resurgence about 1956. He appeared on Ed Sullivan's show. He had a great voice.

[perfetti7]

I really enjoy Gene Austin, and have appreciated being introduced to him here on YouTube, thanks to Edmundusrex. To me, he is in a class by himself, and I can't figure out WHY he is a "forgotten star." It appears he introduced MANY songs, sung by later singers, who also had big hits with the same music. He deserves a little more applause. Wikipedia has an interesting bio of him, too. THANKS Edmundusrex!

[mrjamesburgess]

thank you for sharing this wonderful song by Mr Austin.

[paulkate72]

@estagrenfell69 - Does this mean you like Gene Austin? In any case, what's hilarious? I've always figured that Gene Austin was a pretty good singer and his choice of songs are mostly evergreens now. We like Gene anyway.

[paulkate72]

Thanks for uploading, edmundusrex. Gene Austin was, in my view, second to the marvellous Al Bowlly, even though a bit before Al, he was just as good in his own era

[Raikaage]

what an awesome song. I used to like the fast version better, but this has the perfect mood.

[CestLimee]

Stunning! 30's music rules. There should be a singstar 30's to playstation. I would buy it!