Arthur Tracy
Arthur Tracy | |
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Tracy playing his accordion, from Romantic Melodies (1932) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Abba Avrom Tracovutsky |
| Also known as | The Street Singer |
| Born | June 25, 1899 Kamenetz-Podolsky, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) |
| Died | October 5, 1997 (aged 98) Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Genres | Traditional pop, vocal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals [and accordion] |
| Years active | 1920s–1930s, 1982 |
Arthur Tracy (born Abba Avrom Tracovutsky; June 25, 1899 – October 5, 1997) was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer. His performances in theatre, films and radio, along with his recordings, brought him international fame in the 1930s. Late evening radio listeners tuned in to hear announcer David Ross' introduction ("Round the corner and down your way comes The Street Singer") and Tracy's familiar theme song, "Marta, Rambling Rose of the Wildwood."