Oley Speaks
Oley Speaks (June 28, 1874 – August 7, 1948) was an American composer and songwriter. His compositions include many religious songs, as well as his best-known success, "On the Road to Mandalay", which takes its lyrics from the poem "Mandalay" by Rudyard Kipling. The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society Museum has exhibits about the life of Oley Speaks, including original sheet music written by him. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 28, 1874 (Canal Winchester), Died August 27, 1948 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1900 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, baritone vocal
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Recordings (Results 101-103 of 103 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 10449 | 10-in. | 6/22/1925 | On the road to Mandalay | Frederick Kinsley | Organ solo | composer | |
| Gramophone | 0EA8104 | 10-in. | 9/28/1939 | Sylvia | Paul Robeson | Bass vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Gramophone | Bb20691 | 10-in. | 12/5/1930 | The prayer perfect | Herbert Dawson ; John McCormack | Tenor vocal solo, with organ | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Speaks, Oley," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103140.
Speaks, Oley. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103140.
"Speaks, Oley." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Speaks, Oley, 1874-1948 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81047930
Wikidata: Oley Speaks - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2512925
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/87874523
MusicBrainz: Oley Speaks - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6fcb842f-7891-4305-880d-c14d644df822
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