George Alexander
George Alexander (July 9, 1867 – March 2, 1913) was a baritone and pioneer recording artist who made several best-selling records for Columbia Records in the first decade of the 20th century. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 9, 1867 (Baltimore), Died March 2, 1913
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1910
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 216 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 3654 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1907 | Just as I am | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 19119 | 10-in. | 11/15/1910 | Dear heart | Clifford Wiley | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 19120 | 10-in. | 11/15/1910 | When love is kind | Clifford Wiley | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 30017 | 12-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1906 | The Holy City | George Alexander | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 30069 | 12-in. | between 1906 and May 1907 | Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with organ and brass quartet | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 36 | 9-in. | Before Aug. 1903 | Thy beaming eyes | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 55 | 7-in. | Before Aug. 1903 | What's the matter with the moon tonight? | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 56 | 9-in. | Before Aug. 1903 | What's the matter with the moon tonight? | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 63 | 7-in. | Before Aug. 1903 | The witch behind the moon | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 83 | 7-in. | Before Aug. 1903 | Since I first met you | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 114 | 9-in. | Before 1904 | The soldiers of the queen | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 477 | 9-in. | approximately September 1903 | Loch Lommond | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 483 | 9-in. | Before Dec. 1903 | I'll be your sweetheart | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 757 | 7-in. | ca. Oct. 1903 | The witch behind the moon | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 758 | 9-in. | ca. Oct. 1903 | The witch behind the moon | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 760 | 9-in. | ca. Oct. 1903 | Maybe | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 942 | 9-in. | Before 1904 | Three roses red | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 977 | 9-in. | Before Dec. 1903 | Answer | George Alexander | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 1146 | 9-in. | Before Dec. 1903 | Anona | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 1190 | 9-in. | Before 1904 | The Holy City | George Alexander | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 1191 | 9-in. | before 1904 | The Holy City | George Alexander | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 1191 | 7-in. | Before Dec. 1903 | The Holy City | George Alexander | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 1192 | 7-in. | 12/1-12/16 /1903 | Home, sweet home | George Alexander | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 1193 | 9-in. | Before Dec. 1903 | Home, sweet home | George Alexander | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 1340 | 9-in. | Before 1904 | Toreador song | George Alexander | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Alexander, George," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100981.
Alexander, George. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100981.
"Alexander, George." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: George Alexander (musician)
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Alexander, George, 1867-1913 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2005044875
Wikidata: George Alexander (musician) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18148611
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