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Eddie Hunter (1888–1974) was a playwright, songwriter, producer, and recording artist.[1] He performed and recorded with Luckey Roberts.

He performed with George W. Cooper.[2]

He recorded on Victor Records in the 1920s.[3]

The Library of Congress makes available two of his recordings.[4]

Discography

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  • "Complainin' (It's human nature to complain)"
  • "I Got"
  • "Hard Times"
  • "Who Stole the Money" (part 1)
  • "Who Stole the Money" (part 2)
  • "Mamie"
  • "Baby Wants"
  • "Gallopin' dominoes"
  • Peace of Mind"[3]
  • "Gravy"
  • "Up in my sweetie's suite"
  • "I haven't dirtied a dish today"
  • "Applesauce"
  • "Hereafter"[3]
  • "I'm Done"[4]
  • "Bootleggers' Ball"[4]

Theater

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  • Bootleggers' Ball, source of the song "Bootleg Ball'"[1]
  • How Come? (1923)[4]
  • My Magnolia (1926)[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b O’Dell, Cary (March 1, 2023). "The Bootleg Ball: A Rare Glimpse of the Black Variety Stage of the 1920s | Now See Hear!". The Library of Congress.
  2. ^ "The Windsor Star 28 Sep 1923, page 14". Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Eddie Hunter". Discography of American Historical Recordings.
  4. ^ a b c d "Black Broadway and Tin Pan Alley | Playlist of Recordings | About this Collection | National Jukebox | Digital Collections | Library of Congress". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
  5. ^ "MY MAGNOLIA' AIDED BY SWIFT DANCERS; Negro Musical Comedy at the Mansfield Is Burdened With an Inept, Rambling Book". The New York Times. July 13, 1926 – via NYTimes.com.
  6. ^ Davis, Charles "Charlie" (July 8, 1926). Performing Arts Encyclopedia – via memory.loc.gov.