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She sings imitations of songs performed by Bayes, Cecil Lean, and Fay Templeton.
“Nellie looked just a trifle plumper than in the days when she led the ‘Minstrel Misses’ atop of the New York Roof.”
"Turn Off Your Light Mr. Moon"
"Fan, Fan, Fan"
"Ma Blushing Rosie"
"Will Someone Name My Nationality"
She captured the audience's attention immediately with her accurate impressions and parodies.
Her last song, "Will Someone Name My Nationality", showcases her skill in dialect work. The song proves that she can do more than just imitation.
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Variety Vol. 25:6 (01/13/1912)