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David Braham

 
 

Braham, David (1838–1905), composer. The London‐born musician came to the States while still a relatively young man, and he worked for a time as a violinist with Tony Moore's Minstrels, then became Tony Pastor's musical director. Braham's heyday came when he doubled as musical director and composer for the shows written by his son‐in‐law Edward Harrigan. Among his best‐loved melodies were those for “The Babies on Our Block,” “Little Widow Dunn,” “Maggie Murphy's Home,” “The Mulligan Guard,” and “Paddy Duffy's Cart.” After Harrigan's retirement he continued to compose with less success and to conduct orchestras at various New York playhouses.

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