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Harry Lauder

Sir Henry Lauder (; 4 August 1870 – 26 February 1950) was a Scottish singer and comedian popular in both music hall and vaudeville theatre traditions; he achieved international success.

He was described by Sir Winston Churchill as "Scotland's greatest ever ambassador", who "... by his inspiring songs and valiant life, rendered measureless service to the Scottish race and to the British Empire." He became a familiar worldwide figure promoting images like the kilt and the cromach (walking stick) to huge acclaim, especially in America. Among his most popular songs were "Roamin' in the Gloamin'", "A Wee Deoch-an-Doris", "The End of the Road" and, a particularly big hit for him, "I Love a Lassie".

Lauder's understanding of life, its pathos and joys, earned him his popularity. Beniamino Gigli commended his singing voice and clarity. Lauder usually performed in full Highland regalia—kilt, sporran, tam o' shanter, and twisted walking stick, and sang Scottish-themed songs.

By 1911 Lauder had become the highest-paid performer in the world, and was the first British artist to sell a million records; by 1928 he had sold double that. He raised vast amounts of money for the war effort during the First World War, for which he was knighted in 1919. He went into semi-retirement in the mid-1930s, but briefly emerged to entertain troops in the Second World War. By the late 1940s he was suffering from long periods of ill-health. He died in Scotland in 1950.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 4, 1870 (Portobello), Died February 26, 1950 (Strathaven)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1902 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, baritone vocal, songwriter, leader, speaker, arranger, author

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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 224 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 7299 10-in. 4/19/1920 There is somebody waitin' for me David Duggin Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison 7935 10-in. 4/25/1921 She's the lass for me Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 7942 10-in. 4/27/1921 The Portobello lassie Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 7951 10-in. 4/29/1921 The waggle o' the kilt Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 7955 10-in. 5/2/1921 Bonnie Maggie Tamson Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison 8006 10-in. 5/20/1921 Stop yer tickling, Jock David Duggin Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 8020 10-in. 5/25/1921 I think I'll get wed in the summer David Duggin Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison 8056 10-in. 6/8/1921 Back, back, to where the heather grows David Duggin Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 8586 10-in. 9/11/1922 The picnic Glen Ellison ; Alta Hill Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Edison 8591 10-in. 9/14/1922 I think I'll get wed in the summer Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison 8592 10-in. 9/15/1922 It's nice when you love a wee lassie Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison 9764 10-in. 10/3/1924 Jerry-co Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 9796 10-in. 10/17/1924 Tobermory Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 10303 10-in. 4/7/1925 When I get back again tae bonnie Scotland Guy Hunter Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison 10323 10-in. 4/16/1925 It's a fine thing to sing Guy Hunter Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Edison 10560 10-in. 9/3/1925 Saturday night Glen Ellison Male vocal solo composer  
Edison 10786 10-in. 1/21/1926 The sunshine o' a bonnie lass's smile Sandy MacFarlane Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 10787 10-in. 1/21/1926 Bella, the belle o' Dunoon Sandy MacFarlane Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 11839 10-in. 8/4/1927 Mr. John Mackie James Carson Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Edison 18499 10-in. 5/15/1928 When I meet MacKay Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Edison 18504 10-in. 5/16/1928 The boss o' th' hoose Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison N-253 10-in. 5/15/1928 When I meet MacKay Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Edison N-257 10-in. 5/16/1928 The boss o' th' hoose Glen Ellison Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Gramophone 1575b 10-in. Feb. 1902 Tobermory Harry Lauder Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer, lyricist  
Gramophone 1883f 12-in. approximately May 1907 Rob Roy MacIntosh Harry Lauder Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
(Results 176-200 of 224 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lauder, Harry," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100061.

Lauder, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100061.

"Lauder, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100061

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