Joe Natus

Joseph Natus (March 1, 1860 – April 21, 1917) was an American minstrel performer and recording artist who was prominent during the early 20th century. He was a tenor.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan.

He partnered with Arthur Collins in 1901 and they made 19 Edison cylinder recording and several Victor recording through 1902. They also recorded as part of a quartet, including a performance of the song Goodbye, Dolly Gray that was popular.

Natus also recorded a version of the song Coon, Coon, Coon.

He died April 21, 1917, in Rome, New York. discographies are not complete, and DHAR (the source of nearly all records below) can be accessed to see the full discography. Edison Discography “I'm longing in my heart for you Louise“ “Home sweet home” "All for a man whose god was gold" "Give us just another lincoln" “The Fatal Rose Of Red”

Berliner discography Source: "the blue and the gray" "in good old new york town" "you're the only one" "Ruth" "sweet savannah"

victor discography Source: "My lonesome little Louisiana lady" "Tell us pretty ladies" (with arthur collins) Zonophone Source: "little tillie twinkle" "back, back, back to the woods (with arthur collins) "could you be true to eyes of blue?"

from sheet music covers The girl you dream about