Lottie Gilson | |
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| Born | Lydia Degen January 2, 1862 |
| Died | June 10, 1912 (aged 50) New York City, U.S |
| Occupation(s) | Vaudeville singer, comedian |
Lottie Gilson (born Lydia Degen; January 2, 1862 – June 10, 1912)[1] was a popular Swiss-born American comedian and vaudeville singer of the 1880s and 1890s. She was billed as "The Little Magnet" in recognition of her ability to attract and engage audiences. Due to her popularity, she was much sought-after by Tin Pan Alley publishers to boost sheet music sales. Songs particularly associated with Gilson include "The Sunshine of Paradise Alley", "The Little Lost Child", "The Sidewalks of New York", and "My Mother Was a Lady". Her come back song "Just a Plain Little Irish Girl," is the only known surviving recording.
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