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Henry Creamer
Henry Sterling Creamer (June 21, 1879 – October 14, 1930) was a prominent Black American lyricist and entertainer born in Richmond, Virginia. Creamer made significant contributions to early 20th-century popular music, particularly through his collaborations with pianist Turner Layton. Together, they performed in vaudeville across the U.S. and Europe and co-wrote enduring songs such as "After You've Gone" (1918) and "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" (1922).

In addition to his work with Layton, Creamer contributed to Broadway, producing shows like "Strut Miss Lizzie" (1922) and writing songs for various productions. His notable compositions include "That's a Plenty" (1909), "Dear Old Southland" (1921), "Alabama Stomp" (1926), and "If I Could Be with You" (1930), which became a theme for McKinney's Cotton Pickers and a hit for Louis Armstrong. Creamer also worked with other composers, including J.C. Johnson and Bert Williams.

Beyond songwriting, Creamer co-founded the Clef Club with James R. Europe, an important organization for African-American musicians in New York City. He passed away in New York City and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.
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