Muir, Lewis F.
(1883–1915)> COMPOSER
Lewis F. Muir Composer Louis Meuer, New York City, May 30, 1883; New York City, December 3, 1915. Meuer went to St. Louis for the World’s Fair in 1904, impressing audiences there with his fantastic piano playing. He had long, tapered fingers and a reach of nearly two octaves. He was known to play only in the key of F sharp. Back in New York, he published his first song with Shapiro Music Publisher. This was a rag song , with lyrics by E. Ray Goetz, titled “Play That Fandango Rag.” It was sung…