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George J. Gaskin

George J. Gaskin (February 1863 – December 14, 1920) was one of the most popular singers in the United States during the 1890s and an early American recording artist.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1863, Died 1920

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1916

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, performer

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

Recordings (Results 351-375 of 393 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5046] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 The best in the house is none too good for Riley George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5047] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Alabama coon George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5048] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Trumpet in de cornfield George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5049] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Arkansas George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5050] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Miner's dream of home George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5051] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 I'se gwine back to Dixie George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5052] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Love's old sweet song George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5053] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Answer George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5054] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 When the leaves begin to turn George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5055] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 My old Kentucky home George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5056] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Auld lang syne George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5058] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Jamie, dear George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5059] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Hello, Central, give me heaven George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5060] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Mamie George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5061] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Carry me back to old Virginia George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5062] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Coming thro' the rye George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5063] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 The cobbler George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5064] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Mack's serenade George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5065] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Leonora George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5066] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 My old Dutch George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5067] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 My Tiger Lily George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5068] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Sweet Annie Moore George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5069] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 The future Mrs. 'Awkins George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5070] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 Knocked 'em in the old Kent Road George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cylinder 5071] 2-minute between 1899 and 1902 My beautiful Irish maid George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 351-375 of 393 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gaskin, George J.," accessed May 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.

Gaskin, George J.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.

"Gaskin, George J.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957

External Sources

Wikipedia: George J. Gaskin

Discogs: George J. Gaskin

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Gaskin, George J. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99835482

Wikidata: George J. Gaskin - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5540998

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/19020404

MusicBrainz: George J. Gaskin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/07ba8ac1-a1a4-4828-8ea9-7da0664b5490

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/438203

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