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Hearing the Americas
Source: Internet Archive
Blue Victor record label featuring the "His Master's Voice" dog-and-gramophone logo, titled "Sheik of Avenue B" (Kalmar-Ruby-Friend-Downing), performed by Fanny Brice, catalog number 45323-B.
Sheet music cover for "The Sheik of Avenue B" by Kalmar, Ruby, Friend, and Downing, featuring a circular photo of two men in suits, gold wing decorations, and a silhouette parade scene; credited to Van and Schenck.

The Sheik of Avenue B

ethnic humor

Title

The Sheik of Avenue B

Date

July 14, 1922

Performer

Fanny Brice

Writer

Harry Ruby (composer)
Bert Kalmar (lyricist)

Location

Camden, New Jersey

Type

ethnic humor

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