Billy Baskette
William James Baskette (October 20, 1884 – November 8, 1949) was an American pianist and composer who wrote popular songs of the Tin Pan Alley era. He also wrote one of the most successful World War I war songs, "Good Bye Broadway, Hello France".Baskette was born in Henderson, Kentucky. His career in music began as a bassist in a circus band. He also was involved in vaudeville performances as a dancer and a pianist. Later, he became a staff composer for various music publishing firms in Chicago and New York City. He died in Culver City, California on November 8, 1949.
Baskette was a part of the Tin Pan Alley movement of music. In 1918, there was a focus on music called "goodbye songs" referring to U.S. soldiers who were deployed to France during World War I. One of Baskette's most notable works was "Goodbye Broadway, Hello France," which was a hit song of the period. Provided by Wikipedia
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1by Baskette, Billy
Published 1926
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2by Baskette, Billy
Published 1942
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3by Baskette, Billy
Published 1917
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4by Baskette, Billy
Published 1917
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5by Baskette, Billy
Published 1929
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6by Baskette, Billy
Published 1924
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7by Baskette, Billy
Published 1917
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9by Baskette, Billy
Published 1933
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10by Baskette, Billy
Published 1925
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11by Baskette, Billy
Published 1928
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12by Baskette, Billy
Published 1926
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13by Baskette, Billy
Published 1919
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14by Baskette, Billy
Published 1917
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15by Baskette, Billy
Published 1927
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17by Baskette, Billy
Published 1917
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18by Baskette, Billy
Published 1909
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