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Nora Bayes

Born: 3rd October 1880, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 19th March 1928, Brooklyn, NY. United States

Nationality: American

Nora Bayes was an American singer and vaudeville performer who was popular internationally between the 1900s and 1920s. She is credited with co-writing the song "Shine On, Harvest Moon", and performed many successful songs during the First World War, including "Over There". She was also noted for her independent views, and her unconventional private life, becoming an early media celebrity. She made over 160 recordings.