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Corinne Morgan

Corinne Morgan (16 February 1876 – March 23, 1942) was the stage name of Corinne (or Cora) Welsh. She was a contralto singer and pioneer recording artist who recorded popular songs in the early years of the twentieth century and was best known for her duets with Frank Stanley. Some sources misspell her name as Corrine.

She was born at Commercial Point, Ohio, the daughter of John C. Welsh, a farmer, and later moved to New York City. In 1902, she started recording for the major cylinder recording companies of the day, including Edison and Columbia, although after 1904 most of her recordings were for Victor Records. She was one of the first female singers to record regularly, and mainly recorded sentimental rather than comic songs. Her successful duets with Frank Stanley included "It's a Lovely Day for a Walk" (1903), "Listen to the Mocking Bird" (1904), and "When You and I Were Young, Maggie" (1905). She also recorded with the Haydn Quartet on "Toyland" (from the operetta Babes In Toyland, 1904), "Dearie" (1905) and "How'd You Like to Spoon with Me?" (1906). Her solo recordings included "So Long, Mary" (1906), and "Lullaby" (1907).

She does not seem to have recorded after 1909, but worked as a professional singer until at least 1919. In 1923, she married Charles Walter DuMont. She died on March 23, 1942, at the age of 66, though some sources give her year of death as 1945.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 16, 1876, Died 1945

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1902 - 1923

Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto

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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 218 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 3359 10-in. ca. 1905-Apr. 1906 So long, Mary Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo and vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia 3379 10-in. between January and July 1906 Cross your heart Corinne Morgan ; Frank C. Stanley Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia 3411 10-in. ca. Jan.-June 1906 I was just supposing Corinne Morgan ; Frank C. Stanley Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia 3412 10-in. between January and June 1906 The moon has his eyes on you Corinne Morgan ; Frank C. Stanley Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia 3432 10-in. ca. Jan.-June 1906 Last night Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia 3437 10-in. between January and July 1906 The tale of a stroll Corinne Morgan ; Frank C. Stanley Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia 3466 10-in. Jan.-Sept. 1906 Homeward Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 3869 9-in. Before Dec. 1904 Oh, that we two were maying Corinne Morgan Female-male vocal duet, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 3872 10-in. Before Jan. 1905 Old folks at home Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 3875 10-in. Before Jan. 1905 Home, sweet home Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 3877 9-in. Before Dec. 1904 Dixie Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 3878 10-in. ca. 1904 Dixie Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 3987 10-in. Before Feb. 1905 In the starlight Alice C. Stevenson Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 4636 10-in. Before June 1905 There's nothing new to say James F. Harrison ; Corinne Morgan Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 4684 10-in. Before May 1905 Just my style James F. Harrison ; Corinne Morgan Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 5288 10-in. Before Dec. 1905 Still as the night James F. Harrison ; Corinne Morgan Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 5290 10-in. Before Nov. 1905 Life's dream is o'er James F. Harrison ; Corinne Morgan Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 5292 10-in. Before Dec. 1905 I will magnify Thee, O Lord James F. Harrison ; Corinne Morgan Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 5297 10-in. Before Nov. 1905 Oh, that we two were maying James F. Harrison ; Corinne Morgan Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 7570 10-in. Before May 1907 Jesus, lover of my soul Mendelssohn Mixed Quartette Mixed vocal quartet, with organ vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 7908 10-in. Before Sept. 1907 Mighty lak' a rose Henry Burr ; Mendelssohn Mixed Quartette Mixed vocal quartet (unaccompanied) vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 7915 10-in. Before Sept. 1907 Holy, holy, holy Mendelssohn Mixed Quartette Mixed vocal quartet, with organ vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 7916 10-in. Before Nov. 1907 The church's one foundation Mendelssohn Mixed Quartette Mixed vocal quartet, with organ vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 7920 10-in. Before Sept. 1907 Where are you going, my pretty maid? Mendelssohn Mixed Quartette Mixed vocal quartet (unaccompanied) vocalist, contralto  
Zonophone 8236 12-in. Before Nov. 1907 Savior, when night involves the skies Mendelssohn Mixed Quartette Mixed vocal quartet, with organ vocalist, contralto  
(Results 176-200 of 218 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morgan, Corinne," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100971.

Morgan, Corinne. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100971.

"Morgan, Corinne." 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/100971

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