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This recording was made in New York City in 1929 featuring Fanny Brice vocals.

*"I'd Rather Be Blue Over You (Than Be Happy With Somebody Else)" was composed by Fred Fisher, with lyrics by Billy Rose.

Broadway impresario Billy Rose was born William Samuel Rosenberg on September 9th 1899 in Bronx, New York. Known as "The Little Napoleon of Showmanship," the diminutive Rose made his name and his legend as a producer, composer, and theater owner in addition to being the husband of "Funny Girl" Fanny Brice.