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Lee Wiley

Lee Wiley (October 9, 1908 – December 11, 1975) was an American jazz singer during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 9, 1908 (New York City), Died December 11, 1975 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto, songwriter, composer

Notes: Address from Victor ledgers: c/o Ben Lundy, 160 W. 46th St., N.Y.C.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-38 of 38 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 39101 10-in. 11/26/1934 I'll follow my secret heart Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca 72620 10-in. 12/13/1944 Whenever there's love-1 Eddie Condon Orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Decca 72622 10-in. 12/13/1944 The man I love Eddie Condon Orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Decca 84832 7/9/1953 When a lady meets a gentleman down South Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca 84833 7/9/1953 Paradise Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca 84834 7/9/1953 Careless love Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca 84835 7/9/1953 The old man on the mountain Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca DLA 232 10-in. 8/25/1935 Mad about the boy Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca DLA 688 12-in. 2/10/1937 What is love? Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca DLA 689 12-in. 2/10/1937 I've got you under my skin Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
Decca L 4373 3/17/1947 I still suits me-1 Bing Crosby vocalist, contralto  
Decca N 2946 10-in. 12/14/1944 Someone to watch over me Eddie Condon vocalist, contralto  
Decca N 2948 10-in. 12/14/1944 The man I love Eddie Condon ; Lee Wiley vocalist, contralto  
(Results 26-38 of 38 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wiley, Lee," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103428.

Wiley, Lee. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103428.

"Wiley, Lee." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103428

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