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His biggest singing hit is with "Wild
Cherry Rag," a number that will carry
itself easily. De Haven handles this selection
exceptionally well, however, giving
much expression to the "coon" dialect involved.
Billed as "The American Beau
Prummel," In "Gee, I'm
Glad I'm a Boy" he has a prop teddy
bear for an assistant. "I'm a Member of the Midnight
Crew" opens the act.
When first appearing De Haven
talks to the audience, telling them
what to expect and what he expects. It's
a different way for a single player to start,
and while it sounds foolish, seems to
catch the house, for they believed De
Haven and he scored very big.
Source:
Variety 16:7 (10/22/1909)