Arthur Tracy

Arthur Tracy
Tracy playing his accordion, from Romantic Melodies (1932)
Tracy playing his accordion, from Romantic Melodies (1932)
Background information
Birth nameAbba Avrom Tracovutsky
Also known asThe Street Singer
Born(1899-06-25)June 25, 1899
Kamenetz-Podolsky, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
DiedOctober 5, 1997(1997-10-05) (aged 98)
Manhattan, New York, United States
GenresTraditional pop, vocal
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
InstrumentVocals [and accordion]
Years active1920s–1930s, 1982
Romantic Melodies (1932)

Arthur Tracy (born Abba Avrom Tracovutsky; June 25, 1899 – October 5, 1997)[1] was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer. His performances in theatre, films and radio, along with his recordings, brought him international fame in the 1930s. Late evening radio listeners tuned in to hear announcer David Ross' introduction ("Round the corner and down your way comes The Street Singer") and Tracy's familiar theme song, "Marta, Rambling Rose of the Wildwood."

  1. ^ "RootsWeb: Database Index". Rootsweb.com.