Howard E. Johnson

Howard Johnson (June 2, 1887 – May 1, 1941) was a song lyricist. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 2, 1887, Died May 1, 1941

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1948

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 445 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-62280 10-in. 6/17/1930 Singing a song to the stars Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-62668 10-in. 7/1/1930 Sing (a happy little thing) Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-63118 10-in. 7/15/1930 Just a little closer Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-63698 10-in. 10/6/1930 Sing (a happy little thing) National Cavaliers Male vocal quartet, with piano lyricist  
Victor BRC-64870 10-in. 3/11/1931 When the moon comes over the mountains King Nawahi's Hawaiians Instrumental ensemble, with vocal trio lyricist  
Victor BRC-68271 10-in. 7/21/1931 When the moon comes over the mountain Milton Charles Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Victor BRC-68814 10-in. 3/23/1931 Think a little kindly of me Richard Barry ; Don Borden ; Henry Busse Orchestra ; Tony Mastroni Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio and vocal chorus lyricist  
Victor BRC-69990 10-in. 6/30/1931 When the moon comes over the mountain Ben W. Gordon ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BRC-70201 10-in. 7/21/1931 When the moon comes over the mountain Bud Billings ; Carson Robison Male vocal duet, with instrumental quartet lyricist  
Victor BSHQ-71741 10-in. 5/24/1932 I'd love to be loved once again Jesse Crawford ; Frank Luther Pipe organ solo, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-73576 10-in. 9/24/1932 Rock-a-bye moon George Olsen and his Music ; Ethel Shutta Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-73725 10-in. 9/30/1932 Rock-a-bye moon The New Yorkers Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-75748 10-in. 4/7/1933 A little beer, a pretzel and you The High Hatters Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-75749 10-in. 4/7/1933 A little beer, a pretzel and you Sid Peltyn Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-75994 10-in. 8/1/1933 Lullaby lady (From Lullaby Lane) Bingham and Wells Male vocal duet, with piano lyricist  
Victor BS-76040 10-in. 4/21/1933 I'm twisting loops in pretzels Don Hall Trio Mixed vocal trio, with violin and piano songwriter  
Victor BS-76041 10-in. 4/21/1933 I'm twisting loops in pretzels just to pass the time away George Donaldson Trio Mixed vocal trio, with violin and piano songwriter  
Victor BS-76161 10-in. 5/19/1933 Campin' on your door-step The Sizzlers Male vocal trio, with piano lyricist  
Victor BS-77236 10-in. 12/6/1933 In the valley of yesterday The Vagabonds Male vocal trio, with guitar lyricist  
Victor BS-78153 10-in. 10/11/1933 That's me without you Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-78257 10-in. 10/20/1933 Lullaby lady (From Lullaby Lane) Jerry Freeman Orchestra ; Frank Sylvano Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-78998 10-in. 2/27/1934 I'm glad my wife's in Europe Fiddlin' John Carson Male vocal solo, with string band lyricist  
Victor BS-80227 10-in. 2/5/1934 I can't go on like this Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-80504 10-in. 5/8/1934 Having you is heaven Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-80636 10-in. 6/18/1934 Let me call you mine Red Nichols ; Pennies ; Songcopators Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble songwriter  
(Results 76-100 of 445 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, Howard E.," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106635.

Johnson, Howard E.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106635.

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