He influenced F. Gregory Hartswick , who wrote similar songs .
Charlie Case ( August 27 , 1858 -- Nov. 26 , 1916 ) was a blackface comedian in America who wrote and sang vaudeville parodies of the 19th century ballad style .
Charlie Case influenced F. Gregory Hartswick , who wrote similar songs .
Charlie Case ( August 27 , 1858 -- Nov. 26 , 1916 ) was a blackface comedian in America who wrote and sang vaudeville parodies of the 19th century ballad style .