Jun.24,1900 - Jan.24,1972) He was a popular screen, radio & recording artist during the mid 1920s into the 1930s. He was known as the voice of the south .brRecord: Victor 20371 . Recorded December 1, 1926 . Entered Billboard Pop Chart February 26, 1927 . This was recorded from my record collection.brGene Austin Gene Austin (24 junio 1900 - 24 enero 1972) cantante y compositor, cuyo nombre real era Eugenio Lucas, nació el 24 de junio de 1900, .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 .