About Arthur Miles
Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 79–80). Arthur Miles was an American songwriter.
Arthur R "Mockingbird" Miles (August 28, 1904 – June 15, 1984) was an American singer of cowboy songs in the 1920s. He died in Loraine, Texas.
Born in Jasper, Texas, Miles is credited with independently utilizing a style of overtone singing, similar to the Tuvan style called sygyt, as a supplement to the normal yodeling of Country Western music.
Two recordings from 1929 exist that are attributed to Miles. The recordings are the first and second parts of a tune titled "Lonely Cowboy".
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Who was Arthur Miles?
American singer
When was Arthur Miles born?
Arthur Miles was born on 28 August 1904.
When did Arthur Miles die?
Arthur Miles died in 1984.
What was Arthur Miles's occupation?
Arthur Miles was a songwriter.
What nationality was Arthur Miles?
Arthur Miles was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Miles (country singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Miles. https://biography.guide/arthur-miles-songwriter/
MLA: "Arthur Miles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-miles-songwriter/.
Chicago: "Arthur Miles." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-miles-songwriter/.
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