Clara Louise Tunison (September 22, 1872 – May 21, 1899)[1] was an American composer[2] and organist, who is best known for composing songs[3] which she published under the name Louise Tunison.[4][5]
Tunison was born in New Jersey to Edward and Emily A. Tunison.[1]
Her song "Memories" was sung on Broadway by Dorothy Morton in the 1899 production of An Arabian Girl and 40 Thieves [6] at the Herald Square Theatre.[7] The same year, the music and lyrics to "Forget Me Not," "Memories," and "'Twas But a Dream" were published in the New York Journal newspaper.[8] "Twas But a Dream" was performed in vaudeville shows.[9] "Dying Rose" and "Song of a Heart" were produced on piano rolls by the Aeolian Company,[10] and "Song of a Heart" was recorded on Victor 31692.[11]
Her songs were published by T. B. Harms & Co.[8] They include:
Tunison died of heart disease at age 26 in New York City on May 21, 1899.[6]
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