Nat M. Wills

Nat M. Wills (born Louis McGrath Wills) (July 11, 1873 – December 9, 1917), was a popular stage star, vaudeville entertainer, and recording artist at the beginning of the 20th century. He is best known for his "tramp" persona and for performing humorous or satirical musical numbers, including parodies of popular songs of the day.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 11, 1873, Died December 9, 1917

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: author, vocalist, speaker, composer, lyricist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-13845	10-in.	9/22/1913	Darky stories	Nat M. Wills	Monologue	author, speaker
Victor	C-15694	12-in.	2/10/1915	Automobile parody	Nat M. Wills	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist
Victor	B-15695	10-in.	2/10/1915	A father of 36	Nat M. Wills	Monologue, unaccompanied	speaker, author
Victor	BVE-45010	10-in.	5/3/1928	No news (or 'What killed the dog')	Frank Crumit	Recitation	author
Columbia	38797	10-in.	4/19/1913	A comic medley song	Nat M. Wills	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist, composer, vocalist
Columbia	38798	10-in.	4/19/1913	The drink cure	Nat M. Wills	Comic monologue	author, speaker
Columbia	39997	10-in.	3/26/1915	No news, or, what killed the dog	Nat M. Wills	Comic monologue	author, speaker
Columbia	45505	10-in.	3/29/1915	Two Negro stories	Nat M. Wills	Comic monologue	author, speaker
Edison	3196	10-in.	Aug. 1914	B. P. O. E. Elks' song	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra	author
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 45759.1]	10-in.	between late 1908 and early 1909	No news, or what killed the dog	Arthur Collins	Comic monologue	author

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