Joe Natus
American recording artist (1860–1917)
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Joseph Natus (March 1, 1860 – April 21, 1917) was an American minstrel performer and recording artist who was prominent during the early 20th century. He was a tenor.


He was born in Detroit, Michigan.[1]
He partnered with Arthur Collins in 1901 and they made 19 Edison cylinder recording and several Victor recording through 1902.[2] They also recorded as part of a quartet, including a performance of the song Goodbye, Dolly Gray that was popular.[3]
Natus also recorded a version of the song Coon, Coon, Coon.
He died April 21, 1917, in Rome, New York.[4] discographies are not complete, and DHAR (the source of nearly all records below) can be accessed to see the full discography.
Edison Discography
Berliner discography
Source:[9]
- "the blue and the gray"
- "in good old new york town"
- "you're the only one"
- "Ruth"
- "sweet savannah"
victor discography
Source:[10]
- "My lonesome little Louisiana lady"[6]
- "She rests by the Suwanee River" (7 &10 inch recordings)
- "There is no North or South to-day" (7 &10 inch recordings)
- "I'd still believe you true" (7 &10 inch recordings)
- "All for a man whos god was gold" (7 &10 inch recordings)
- "calling to her boy just once again"
- "where the missisipi river flows" (7 &10 inch recordings)
columbia discography
- "I'll be with you when the roses bloom again"[6]
- "Tell us pretty ladies" (with arthur collins)
Zonophone
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- "little tillie twinkle"
- "back, back, back to the woods (with arthur collins)
- "could you be true to eyes of blue?"
from sheet music covers
- The girl you dream about[12]