Composer: Raymond Hubbell

Raymond Hubbell (1879–1954) was an American composer best known for his contributions to early Broadway musicals and popular songs of the 1910s and 1920s. His works often blended memorable melodies with theatrical charm, making them enduring favorites of the era. This archive gathers recordings, public domain sheet music, and historical notes related to Hubbell’s compositions.

Currently featured is Poor Butterfly (1916), one of Hubbell’s most famous songs, inspired by Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly. The piece became a standard in the early jazz and popular repertoire, recorded by countless artists over the decades. Here you can listen to Jason Paul’s modern interpretation alongside historical context and original sheet music resources.

As this collection grows, it will continue to celebrate Raymond Hubbell’s place in the Great American Songbook, offering access to both timeless recordings and the historical materials that keep his music alive.