Nat D. Ayer
Nathaniel Davis Ayer (August 5, 1887 – September 19, 1952) was an American composer, pianist, singer and actor. He made most of his career composing and performing in England in Edwardian musical comedy and revue. He also contributed songs to Broadway shows, including some of the Ziegfeld Follies. Ayer's most successful shows were the World War I hits The Bing Boys Are Here (1916) and Yes, Uncle (1917). His best-known Broadway song was "Oh, You Beautiful Doll" (1911). Of his many songs composed for London shows, his most famous is probably "If You Were the Only Girl In the World" (1916). After the war, he had less success and was declared bankrupt in 1938. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 30, 1887 (Boston), Died September 19, 1952
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, baritone vocal, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 108 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 76123 | 12-in. | approximately 1918 | The Bing Boys on Broadway, selection, part 1 | London Revue Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76124 | 12-in. | approximately 1918 | The Bing Boys on Broadway, selection, part 2 | London Revue Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76125 | 12-in. | approximately February 1918 | First love, last love, best love | Clara Evelyn ; George Robey | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76126 | 12-in. | approximately February 1918 | Day after day | Clara Evelyn ; George Robey | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76127 | 12-in. | approximately February 1918 | Shurr-up | George Robey | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76128 | 12-in. | approximately February 1918 | The fact is... | George Robey | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76155 | 12-in. | approximately 1918 | Bing Boys on Broadway, vocal gems, part 1 | Columbia Vocal Gem Comapny | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76156 | 12-in. | approximately 1918 | Bing Boys on Broadway, vocal gems, part 2 | Columbia Vocal Gem Comapny | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76501 | 12-in. | approximately 1919 | Think of me | London Dance Orchestra ; Corelli Windeatt | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76670 | 12-in. | approximately October 1919 | Baby Bunting, selection, part 1 | Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76671 | 12-in. | approximately October 1919 | Baby Bunting, selection, part 2 | Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76672 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | If I were a boy | Joyce Barbour ; Daisy Elliston ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76673 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | My home while you wait | Joyce Barbour ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76674 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | At the ball | Walter Catlett ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76675 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | Listen, baby | Walter Catlett ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76676 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | Married life | Dorothy Brunton ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra ; Ronald Squire | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76677 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | What's the matter with 59? | Davy Burnaby ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with orchestra and chorus | composer | |
| Columbia | 76678 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | Green grass grew all round | Dorothy Brunton ; Davy Burnaby ; Walter Catlett ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra ; Ronald Squire | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76679 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | Supposing | Dorothy Brunton ; Walter Catlett ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76680 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | Bless the girls | Frank Attree ; Walter Catlett ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra ; Ronald Squire | Male vocal trio, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76681 | 12-in. | approximately 10/29/1919 | Tally ho! | Davy Burnaby ; Walter Catlett ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76682 | 12-in. | approximately 10/30/1919 | Cricket in November | Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra ; Ronald Squire | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76683 | 12-in. | approximately 10/30/1919 | If you love me | Daisy Elliston ; Gleesome Singers ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra ; Ronald Squire | Vocal duet with orchestra and chorus | composer | |
| Columbia | 76684 | 12-in. | approximately 10/30/1919 | I wonder why | Daisy Elliston ; Gleesome Singers ; Jacques Greebe ; Shaftesbury Theatre Orchestra | Vocal duet with orchestra and chorus | composer | |
| OKeh | W403248 | 10-in. | 11/11/1929 | If you were the only girl | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ayer, Nat D.," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102551.
Ayer, Nat D.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102551.
"Ayer, Nat D.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ayer, Nat D., 1887-1952 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79113554
Wikidata: Nat D. Ayer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3336284
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/18506469
MusicBrainz: Nat D. Ayer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ce48e85a-4c5e-4131-b368-689e3eec30a1
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