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Clare Kummer (January 9, 1873 – April 21, 1958) was an American composer, lyricist, and playwright. == Early life == Kummer was born Clare Rodman Beecher in Brooklyn, New York, the granddaughter of Rev. Edward Beecher and great-granddaughter of Lyman Beecher. Her great-uncle was Henry Ward Beecher, and her great-aunt was Harriet Beecher Stowe, among other notable members of their family. Her parents were Eugene Francis Beecher and Susan Wood Beecher. == Career == Kummer wrote songs for musicals in... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Clare Kummer first charted in 1904 with Egypt (My Cleopatra).The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.