Nat D. Ayer
Nathaniel Davis Ayer (August 5, 1887 – September 19, 1952) was an American composer, pianist, singer and actor. He made most of his career composing and performing in England in Edwardian musical comedy and revue. He also contributed songs to Broadway shows, including some of the Ziegfeld Follies. Ayer's most successful shows were the World War I hits The Bing Boys Are Here (1916) and Yes, Uncle (1917). His best-known Broadway song was "Oh, You Beautiful Doll" (1911). Of his many songs composed for London shows, his most famous is probably "If You Were the Only Girl In the World" (1916). After the war, he had less success and was declared bankrupt in 1938. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 30, 1887 (Boston), Died September 19, 1952
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, baritone vocal, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 101-108 of 108 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 12320-12321 | 10-in. | 1/17/1924 | Somewhere in the world | Theo Karle | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | 13889-13890 | 10-in. | 10/7/1924 | Where the rainbow ends | Allen McQuhae | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | DAL577 | 10-in. | 5/17/1938 | Oh you beautiful doll | Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys | String band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | 4299 | 10-in. | 11/29/1915 | Down yonder in Normandy | Delos Becker | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 6465 | 10-in. | between 11/12/1918 and 11/27/1918 | Indian moon | Vernon Dalhart | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 9284 | 10-in. | 12/12/1923 | Somewhere in the world | Harvey Hindermyer | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Edison | 10795 | 10-in. | 1/27/1926 | Oh, how I've waited for you | Arthur Hall ; Tennessee Happy Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Vocalion | 22636 | 10-in. | 3/29/1938 | Oh you beautiful doll | Frank Novak and his Rootin' Tootin' Boys | Instrumental ensemble, with mixed vocal group | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ayer, Nat D.," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102551.
Ayer, Nat D.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102551.
"Ayer, Nat D.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ayer, Nat D., 1887-1952 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79113554
Wikidata: Nat D. Ayer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3336284
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/18506469
MusicBrainz: Nat D. Ayer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ce48e85a-4c5e-4131-b368-689e3eec30a1
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