MILBURN, RICHARD JAMES
(*1814)> WHISTLER
MILBURN, RICHARD JAMES. Whistler (c1814 in Maryland; ?). A barber by trade, he gave whistling and guitar recitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is remembered today as the composer of “Listen to the mocking bird.” The song was published in 1855 with identification of Milburn as composer and Alice Hawthorne (pseudonym for Septimus Winner) as arranger. In later printings the name of Milburn was omitted from the title page. BIBL: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAuthorAscendingDescending The Black…