George A. Norton

George Addison Norton (April 18, 1880 – November 18, 1923), usually credited as George A. Norton, was an American lyricist and composer of popular songs.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 18, 1880, Died November 18, 1923

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1899 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-44 of 44 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W400147	10-in.	3/15/1928	My melancholy baby	Lillian Morton ; Okeh Novelty Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
OKeh	W400634	10-in.	4/24/1928	My melancholy baby	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra ; Seger Ellis	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	1665	10-in.	approximately Feb. 1918	Round her neck she wears a yellow ribbon	Byron G. Harlan	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	5523	10-in.	approximately May 1921	Memphis blues	Al Bernard ; Carl Fenton’s Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
Brunswick	E7113-E7114	10-in.	2/6/1928	My melancholy baby	Richard Green	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	E26335-E26336	10-in.	2/1/1928	My melancholy baby	Bernie Cummins Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio; without vocal (E26336)	lyricist
Brunswick	E26495-E26496	10-in.	2/14/1928	My melancholy baby	Dave Rubinoff	Violin solo, with male vocal solo and orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	E26784-E26786	10-in.	3/3/1928	My melancholy baby	Bernie Cummins Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio; without vocal (take E26786)	lyricist
Brunswick	IND632	10-in.	6/19/1928	Round her neck she wears a yellow ribbon	Floyd Thompson Home Towners	Instrumental ensemble	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	IND662	10-in.	6/23/1928	Round her neck she wears a yeller ribbon (For her lover who is fur, fur away)	Floyd Thompson Home Towners ; Jack Tilson	Instrumental quartet, with male vocal solo	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	TC4444	10-in.	4/15/1930	Melancholy baby	Jack Wedell	Male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	C1394-C1395	10-in.	12/20/1927	My melancholy baby	Freddie Rose	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	lyricist
Brunswick	TC2249	10-in.	8/20/1928	Melancholy baby	Harry Harris	Male vocal solo	lyricist
Edison	3387	10-in.	between 10/20/1914 and 10/29/1914	My melancholy baby	Walter Scanlan	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Edison	6030	10-in.	Feb. 1918	'Round her neck she wears a yeller ribbon (For her lover who is fur, fur away)	Byron G. Harlan	Male vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra	lyricist, composer
Edison	18067	10-in.	11/29/1927	My melancholy baby	Victor Hall	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Edison	18069	10-in.	11/29/1927	My melancholy baby	Victor Hall	Male vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
Edison	18617	10-in.	7/16/1928	The Memphis blues	Will Donaldson ; Jack Parker ; Variety Players	Male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
Edison	N-329	10-in.	7/16/1928	The Memphis blues	Will Donaldson ; Jack Parker ; Variety Players	Male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band	lyricist

(Results 26-44 of 44 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Norton, George A.," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106649.

Norton, George A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106649.

"Norton, George A.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.

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George A. Norton

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