My Cousin in Milwaukee

"My Cousin in Milwaukee" is a song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.^[1][2] It was introduced in their 1932 musical Pardon My English. the song, indeed the show, was not a particular hit, although there's a number of vintage recordings of the tune.

Among them;

• Victor Arden-Phil Ohman & their Orchestra (Victor 24206)
• Lyda Roberti+ with Eddy Duchin and his Central Park Casino Orchestra (Brunswick unissued)

(+ There has been an ongoing debate about the vocalist by collectors. Many people believe the singer is Gertrude Neisen, who was known for her accurate impersonation of Roberti.)

Notable recordings

• Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook (1959)
• Arnetia Walker, complete score recording of "Pardon My English", 1994 Roxbury/Electra/Nonesuch

References

1. Pollack, Howard (2007-01-15). George Gershwin: His Life and Work. University of California Press. pp. 543–547. ISBN 978-0-520-93314-9.
2. Furia, Philip (1997-07-24). Ira Gershwin: The Art of the Lyricist. Oxford University Press. p. 97. ISBN 978-0-19-535394-5.