New York World

In 1895, I won second place in a contest sponsered by New York World to find the ten best songwriters in the nation. New York World was a newspaper published in New York from 1860 to 1931.

In the Baggage Coach Ahead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWDQ_9LKums

                                  

Click on the link above to listen to "In the Baggage Coach Ahead" by me. Below the link is the sheet music along with the words. Sing Along or even Play Along.

Born in Dayton, OH-Raised in Cincinnati, OH

I was born in Dayton, OH but moved to Cincinnati, OH to get an education and better life.

Goodnight, Irene

This was a beautiful folksong written by yours truly. Leadbelly is actually the one playing it in this video, come listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCf60f_sAA0