Marion Harris (1896 - April 23, 1944) was an American popular singer around 1920. She was the first widely known white singer to sing jazz and blues songs.brCharted at #1 in January 1919. Recorded July 22, 1918. Also a #2 hit for Henry Burr and Albert Campbell in October 1918, #7 for Bessie Smith in 1927, and #15 .brMarion Harris, Henry Creamer, Turner Layton - After Youve Gone (1918) Jessy Carolina cover Anachronistic music found in Columbia.brIts a Southbridge Old Time Radio Nostalgia Song! After Youve Gone (1918) Turner Layton (music) and Henry Creamer (lyrics) as sung by Marion Harris 1918.