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George Fairman

1881 – 1962

Composer from the USA

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About George Fairman

Lived 1881 – 1962 (aged 80–81). George Fairman was a songwriter and composer.

George Wayne Fairman (1881–1962) was a lyricist, composer, and music publisher whose work includes popular songs. Several of his songs charted including two that reached #1. Fairman's work includes coon songs, ragtime, songs related to World War I, and a foxtrot.

The Peerless Quartet recorded his song "I think we've got another Washington and Wilson is his name" in 1916 on Silvertone Records.

Songs "Bugavue Rag" (1902) "Preacher and the Bear" (1904) "Fever's on" (1906) "Fare-Thee-Well" (1909), with Tell Taylor "Way Down South" (1912) "I Think We've Got Another Washington (and Wilson Is His Name)" (1915) "I Don't Know Where I'm Going But I'm On My Way (1917) "Good-bye My Rosary" "Hello America, hello!" (1917) "When You Find There's Someone Missing" (1917), words by Joe McCarthy "It's All Over Now" (1918) "He's a Better Man Than You Kaiser Bill" (1918) "Bo-La-Bo" (1919), a fox trot "Syncopated Butterfly" (1922) published by Jack Mills Inc., New York "Syncopated Polish Dance" (1922) "Silence 'N Fun" (1923) "Syncopated Scarf Dance" (1923) "Minuet In Blue" (1928)

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Important facts

Born
1881
Birth century
Died
1962
Also known as
George Wayne Fairman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Fairman?

Composer from the USA

When was George Fairman born?

George Fairman was born in 1881.

When did George Fairman die?

George Fairman died in 1962.

What was George Fairman's occupation?

George Fairman was a songwriter and composer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Fairman

· Wikidata: Q86124147

· DBpedia: George Fairman

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