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Vincent Rose has one of the longest histories as a band leader. He organized an Orchestra in 1904 and successfully led that group into the forties. This is a record that may be unmatched by any other band leader. He was very active in the 1920s as a songwriter. Among his hits are: 1920 " Whispering " 1920 " Avalon ", with lyrics by Al Jolson , a big hit for Jolson. 1923 " Linger Awhile " 1940 " Blueberry Hill " There's an interesting sidelight to the song " Avalon ". In 1921, the estate and the publisher of Puccini 's operas, G. Ricordi , sued all parties associated with that song, claiming the melody was "lifted" from the aria "E lucevan le stella" from Puccini 's opera " Tosca ". The Court found for Puccini and his publisher, and they were awarded $25,000 in damages, plua all future royalties to "Avalon." Rose was elected to the Songwriters' Hall Of Fame . |
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