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Weezie : the song of the minstrel man

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@ Music Division. The New York Public Library

Norworth, Jack Mandel

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Cover design by Mandel includes a floral background pattern.On cover: Sung by Louise Dresser; cover includes photograph of Louise Dresser.Summary: Using stereotyped language, the narrator describes an African American minstrel performer who in his act sings about how he misses his Weezie; after his performing troupe disbands he is left poor and now really thinks of Weezie.
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Scores
Created Date:
1901
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American popular songs

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Music Division. The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library