record was "Tell Me Pretty Maiden" in an ensemble with Byron G. Harlan, Frank C. Stanley and "The Floradora Girls" in a 1901 recording for Columbia. Belmont sang in addition to his whistling. He sang the baritone part in the first recordings of the "Columbia Quartette". Belmont claimed to have "discovered" Henry Burr by bringing his attention to Columbia recording engineer George Emerson. Recorded compositions The Blacksmith and the Bird The Blue Jay and the Thrush Beautiful Birds, Sing On Gentle Spring Is Here Again How Birds Make Love The Merry Farmer Boys The Nightingale On an Afternoon in June The Songs of the Nations Whistle While You Walk The Whistling Coquette References External links Joe Belmont Recordings Virginia Belmont recordings Joseph Belmont recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings. 1876 births 1949 deaths Whistlers American impressionists (entertainers) Edison Records artists Pioneer recording artists Columbia Records artists Victor Records artists People from Charles Town, West Virginia