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Yogi YorgessonHarry Stewart (October 21, 1908 – May 20, 1956), originally Harry Skarbo, was an American comedian, singer, and songwriter, best known for his comedic alter ego Yogi Yorgesson, a parody of a Swedish American character. Active from 1927 to 1956, Stewart gained fame with his hit Christmas song "I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas," which became a perennial holiday favorite, selling over one million copies. Despite facing mixed reviews from critics, he recorded more than forty songs and adopted various comedic personas, contributing to the comedy music scene until his death in a car accident. (Source: Wikipedia)
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