Clarence Muse
Clarence Muse (October 14, 1889 – October 13, 1979) was an American actor, screenwriter, director, singer, and composer. He was the first African American to appear in a starring role in a film, 1929's Hearts in Dixie. He acted for 50 years, and appeared in more than 150 films. He was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1973. |
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-70611 | 10-in. | 10/4/1931 | When it's sleepy time down South | Mildred Bailey ; King's Jesters ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio | songwriter | |
| Victor | CS-74878 | 12-in. | 12/21/1932 | Medley of Armstrong hits | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and trumpet solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | LBS-74879 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 12/21/1932 | Medley of Armstrong hits | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and trumpet solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBVE-1306 | 10-in. | 10/14/1931 | Sleepy time down South | Phil Harris | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-09577 | 10-in. | 7/7/1937 | When it's sleepy time down South | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-022118 | 10-in. | 4/4/1938 | Sleepy time down South | Vernon Geyer ; Bill Radebaugh | Organ solo, with piano, vibraphone, and male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-047360 | 10-in. | 3/4/1940 | When it's sleepy time down South | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and trumpet solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-063825 | 10-in. | 4/28/1941 | When it's sleepy time down South | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W151803 | 10-in. | 9/21/1931 | When it's sleepy time down south | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W351105 | 10-in. | 9/22/1931 | When it's sleepy time down South | Phil Hughes and his High Hatters [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W404424 | 10-in. | 4/20/1931 | When it's sleepy time down South | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37160 | 10-in. | 9/15/1931 | When it’s sleepy time down South | Mildred Bailey ; Casa Loma Orchestra | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37173 | 10-in. | 9/24/1931 | When it’s sleepy time down South | Snooks Hotel Paramount Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37328 | 10-in. | 10/26/1931 | When it’s sleepytime down South | Artie Dunn ; Les Reis | Male vocal duet, with piano and accordion | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C7916 | 10-in. | 7/27/1931 | When it’s sleepy time down South | Jimmie Noone Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | [Br cat 16341-a] | 10-in. | approximately Aug. 1931 | When it’s sleepy-time down South | Dixie Serenaders [Sonny Clay Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Muse, Clarence," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103831.
Muse, Clarence. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103831.
"Muse, Clarence." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Muse, Clarence - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82127185
Wikidata: Clarence Muse - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2975569
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/120172965
MusicBrainz: Clarence Muse - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4a641611-1b96-4e6c-b2df-5437f8b3957c
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