Arthur Tracy was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer.
11 Facts About Arthur Tracy
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Arthur Tracy began studying architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, but dropped out to become a professional singer.
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Arthur Tracy began singing part-time in the Yiddish theatre, minstrel shows and vaudeville while working as a furniture salesman.
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Arthur Tracy appeared at the London Palladium in July 1935 and he had an extended stay in UK.
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Arthur Tracy toured the variety stages extensively over the next few years and appeared on radio.
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In 1967, Arthur Tracy was on holiday in the UK and he was persuaded to make a five-week variety tour appearing in Nottingham, Birmingham and Liverpool.
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In 1978, Arthur Tracy was crowned King of the Beaux Arts Ball.
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Arthur Tracy presided with Queen Hope Hampton, the one-time silent screen star.
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Arthur Tracy's 1937 recording of "Pennies from Heaven" was chosen from hundreds of versions for the 1981 movie of that name, with Vernel Bagneris lip-synching to Tracy's voice.
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In 1996, Arthur Tracy was granted the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
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Arthur Tracy died in Manhattan, New York, on October 5,1997, at the age of 98.