Bessie Kyle
Last updated: 31.08.24
p_kyleb.jpgAll that can presently (August 2024) be gleaned about Bessie Kyle from sheet music covers and by Internet searching is that she was an English vaudeville performer who has been featured on 5 works published between 1908 and 1909.
Her portrait on the left by Sam T. Clover (1859-1934) is taken from the Los Angeles Graphic (19th April 1913).
Surfers are welcome to contribute any further information about this performer.
     Title Attribution Instruments Source Remarks
           
pdf15.gif That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune (1909) I. Berlin (w&m)
Bessie Kyle (perf.)		 Piano, Voice Indiana wvicon.gif
pdf15.gif It's the Pretty Things You Say (1908) T. Snyder (music)
A. Bryan (words)
Bessie Kyle (perf.)		 Piano, Voice YorkSpace Pub.
pdf15.gif Skinny (1909) T. Snyder (music)
Bessie Kyle (perf.)		 Piano, Voice Indiana Pub.
The peformer is featured on 6 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m) ER
     Title Composer Attribution Items
         
perf15.jpg That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune (1909) Irving Berlin(w&m) Bessie Kyle (perf.)
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perf15.jpg When I Lost You (1912) Irving Berlin(w&m)
Bessie Kyle (perf.)
perf15.jpg It's the Pretty Things You Say (1908) Ted Snyder Alfred Bryan (words)
Bessie Kyle (perf.)
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perf15.jpg Beautiful Eyes (1909) Ted Snyder Geo. Whiting (words)
Carter De Haven (words)
Bessie Kyle (perf.)
perf15.jpg Next to Your Mother, Who Do You Love? (1909) Ted Snyder Irving Berlin (words)
Bessie Kyle (perf.)
perf15.jpg Skinny (1909) Ted Snyder Bessie Kyle (perf.)
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