Gene Austin was a popular screen, radio & recording artist during the mid 1920s into the 1930s. He was known as the voice of the south land and a pioneer in .brGene Austin (1900-1972) personally is one of my favorite singers, and Bye Bye Blackbird is my favorite song from the 1920s decade. Hope you all enjoy!brRecord: Victor 20044 . Recorded April 29, 1926 . This was recorded from my personal record collection.brGene Austin (June 24, 1900 -- January 24, 1972) was an American singer and songwriter, one of the first crooners. His 1920s compositions When My Sugar .