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My Cousin in Milwaukee
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Wikipedia article
"'My Cousin in Milwaukee'" is a song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was introduced in their 1932 musical 'Pardon My English'. the song, indeed the show, was not a particular hit, although there's a number of vintage recordings of the tune.
Among them;
* Victor Arden-Phil Ohman & their Orchestra (Victor 24206)
* Lyda Roberti+ with Eddy Duchin and his Central Park Casino Orchestra (Brunswick unissued)
(+ There has been an ongoing debate about the vocalist by collectors. Many people believe the singer is Gertrude Neisen, who was known for her accurate impersonation of Roberti.)
Notable recordings
*Ella Fitzgerald - 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook' (1959)
Arnetia Walker, complete score recoding of "Pardon My English", 1994 Roxbury/Electra/Nonesuch
Category:Songs with music by George Gershwin
Category:Songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Category:Songs from musicals
Category:1932 songs
Category:Songs about Wisconsin
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