Today, recordings by Arthur Collins—as well as those by Collins and Harlan—are highly prized among music historians and collectors for their historical and artistic value. Their work offers not only entertainment but also valuable insight into the early days of the American recording industry and the evolution of popular music in the pre-jazz era.
Arthur Collins’s influence on ragtime and popular music remains significant. Through his prolific output and enduring songs, he helped define an era of American music and set benchmarks for vocal performance and commercial success during the early 20th century.
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