Walter Donaldson
Walter Donaldson (February 15, 1893 – July 15, 1947) was an American prolific popular songwriter and publishing company founder, composing many hit songs of the 1910s to 1940s, that have become standards and form part of the Great American Songbook. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 15, 1893 (New York City), Died July 15, 1947 (Santa Monica)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 1450 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-30622 | 10-in. | 7/25/1924 | My papa doesn't two-time no time | George Olsen and his Music ; Billy Murray | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | B-30810 | 10-in. | 9/11/1924 | Dreamy Delaware | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-30811 | 10-in. | 9/11/1924 | Come back to me | Hugo Frey ; The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-30834 | 10-in. | 9/19/1924 | My best girl | George Price | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-30857 | 10-in. | 9/25/1924 | Back where the daffodils grow | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with whistling and orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-31099 | 10-in. | 11/11/1924 | My best girl | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-31173 | 10-in. | 11/13/1924 | My best gal | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-31451 | 10-in. | 11/26/1924 | Somebody like you | Jane Green | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-31878 | 10-in. | 2/27/1925 | Swanee butterfly | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-31878 | 10-in. | 4/2/1925 | Swanee butterfly | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-31905 | 10-in. | 2/4/1925 | Way down home | Gene Austin ; Carson Robison | Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-32018 | 10-in. | 2/25/1925 | Midnight waltz | International Novelty Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Victor | B-32169 | 10-in. | 3/20/1925 | Isn't she the sweetest thing | Jack Shilkret Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-32184 | 10-in. | 3/26/1925 | Let it rain, let it pour (I'll be in Virginia in the morning) | Meyer Davis ; Le Paradis Band ; W. Spencer Tupman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-32190 | 10-in. | 3/28/1925 | Isn't she the sweetest thing | Benjamin Franklin Hotel Orchestra ; Howard Lanin | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-32266 | 10-in. | 3/30/1925 | I am always thinking of someone (Who's never thinking of me) | Whitey Kaufman ; Original Pennsylvania Serenaders | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-32414 | 10-in. | 4/9/1925 | Isn't she the sweetest thing | Jack Shilkret Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | B-32415 | 10-in. | 4/10/1925 | Isn't she the sweetest thing | George Price | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-32416 | 10-in. | 4/10/1925 | Swanee butterfly | George Price | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-32469 | 10-in. | 4/24/1925 | Yes sir, that's my baby | Gene Austin ; Billy "Uke" Carpenter | Male vocal solo, with ukulele and scat singing | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-32738 | 10-in. | 6/22/1925 | My sweetie turned me down (What do I care, what do I care) | International Novelty Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-32770 | 10-in. | 7/13/1925 | I can't realize | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-32817 | 10-in. | 5/21/1925 | The midnight waltz | Elliott Shaw | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-32887 | 10-in. | 6/10/1925 | My sweetie turned me down (What do I care, what do I care) | Frank Crumit | Male vocal solo, with ukulele and piano | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-33200 | 10-in. | 7/28/1925 | Yes, sir! That's my baby | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Donaldson, Walter," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106121.
Donaldson, Walter. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106121.
"Donaldson, Walter." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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