Andrew Mack, born William Andrew McAloon, (July 25, 1863 [1] – May 21, 1931 [2]) was an American vaudevillian, actor, singer and songwriter of Irish descent. [1]
A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career at an early age in 1876 using the stage name Andrew Williams. [3] He began in minstrel shows, and was especially associated with the song "A Violet From Mother's Grave". [4] [5] In 1892, he debuted in vaudeville. [6]
He composed songs for himself to sing. In 1899, he composed the popular song "The Story of the Rose (Heart of My Heart)" which became a standard of barbershop quartets. [7]
Andrew Mack, born William Andrew McAloon, (July 25, 1863 [1] – May 21, 1931 [2]) was an American vaudevillian, actor, singer and songwriter of Irish descent. [1]
A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career at an early age in 1876 using the stage name Andrew Williams. [3] He began in minstrel shows, and was especially associated with the song "A Violet From Mother's Grave". [4] [5] In 1892, he debuted in vaudeville. [6]
He composed songs for himself to sing. In 1899, he composed the popular song "The Story of the Rose (Heart of My Heart)" which became a standard of barbershop quartets. [7]