George A. Whiting

This article is about the American vaudeville performer and popular lyricist. For the classical composer and organist, see George Whiting.

George A. Whiting was a vaudeville song and dance man, and also a writer of lyrics for popular songs during the vaudeville era. He toured with singer Sadie Burt,^[1] whom he later married and had 3 daughters with. His best-known work is "My Blue Heaven", with music by Walter Donaldson. Whiting was born in Chicago August 16, 1884 and died in New York City on December 18, 1943.^[2]

George A. Whiting
Birth name	George Edward Bernhamer
Born	(1884-08-16)August 16, 1884
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died	December 18, 1943(1943-12-18) (aged 59) New York City, United States
Occupation(s)	Singer, lyricist
Years active	1909–1936