Allan Jones
Allan Jones (October 14, 1907 – June 27, 1992) was an American actor and tenor. Jones is best remembered as the male romantic lead actor in the first two films the Marx Brothers starred in for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, A Night at the Opera (1935) and A Day at the Races (1937), as well as the film musicals Show Boat (1936) and The Firefly (1937), where he introduced the "The Donkey Serenade", which became his signature song. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 14, 1907 (Lackawanna County), Died June 27, 1992 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal
Notes: His name is spelled "Allen Jones" in Victor ledgers documenting the 1932 St. Matthew Passion recording.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-67706 | 10-in. | 12/12/1930 | Dweller in dreams | Allan Jones | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71633 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71634 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71635 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71636 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71637 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71638 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71639 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71640 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71641 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71642 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71643 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71644 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71645 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71646 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71647 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71648 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71649 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71650 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71651 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71652 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71653 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71654 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71655 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSHQ-71656 | 12-in. | 3/23/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71714 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71715 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71716 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71717 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71718 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 4/19/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71732 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71733 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71734 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCHSQ-71735 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCSHQ-71736 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCHSQ-71737 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | LCHSQ-71738 | 12-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/6/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (According to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir ; David McK. Williams | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09934 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | The one I love | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09935 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | The donkey serenade | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09936 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | Giannina mia | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | PBS-09937 | 10-in. | 1/13/1938 | Cosi cosa | Allan Jones ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | D4RB-1069 | 10-in. | 12/26/1944 | I'll walk alone | Allan Jones ; Ray Sinatra | Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | D4RB-1070 | 10-in. | 12/26/1944 | I dream of you (More than you dream I do) | Allan Jones ; Ray Sinatra | Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | D4RB-1071 | 10-in. | 12/26/1944 | When I grow too old to dream | Allan Jones ; Ray Sinatra | Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | D4RB-1072 | 10-in. | 12/26/1944 | Who are we to say? | Allan Jones ; Ray Sinatra | Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | D5RC-1093 | 12-in. | 5/17/1945 | What is this thing called love? | Allan Jones ; Ray Sinatra | Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal octet and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | D5RC-1094 | 12-in. | 5/17/1945 | Night and day | Allan Jones ; Ray Sinatra | Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal octet and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CSQH-100-Test | 12-in. | 3/22/1932 | The Passion of our Lord (according to St. Matthew) | St. Bartholomew’s Choir | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | [Trial 1928-05-04-01] | 10-in. | 5/4/1928 | Una furtiva lagrima | Allan Jones | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Allan," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104938.
Jones, Allan. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104938.
"Jones, Allan." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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LCNAR: Jones, Allan, 1907-1992 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85151534
Wikidata: Allan Jones - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2837729
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/5131832
MusicBrainz: Allan Jones - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e1256c4d-cdbc-419b-9f5f-349e67c67142
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