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 176-200 of 1450 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-40052 | 10-in. | 9/30/1927 | Wenn sie dich liebt | George Gut ; Teles Longtin | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40214 | 10-in. | 9/16/1927 | Someday you'll say O. K. | Duncan Sisters | Female vocal duet, with 2 pianos | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40229 | 10-in. | 9/22/1927 | A shady tree | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | CVE-40569 | 12-in. | 11/14/1927 | My blue heaven | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Salon Group | Orchestra, with mixed vocal chorus | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40806 | 10-in. | 11/1/1927 | My blue heaven | Jesse Crawford | Pipe organ solo, with xylophone | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40809 | 10-in. | 11/2/1927 | Mary (What are you waiting for?) | Jesse Crawford | Pipe organ solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40937 | 10-in. | 11/23/1927 | Changes | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist, composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40945 | 10-in. | 11/25/1927 | Mary (What are you waiting for?) | Bing Crosby ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-40973 | 10-in. | 11/29/1927 | Oh gee, Jenny | Johnny Hamp ; Kentucky Serenaders | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-41312 | 10-in. | 12/4/1927 | Changes | Charles J. Correll ; Freeman F. Gosden | Male vocal duet, with violin, saxophone, and piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-41357 | 10-in. | 12/9/1927 | My Ohio home | Eddie South's Alabamians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-41367 | 10-in. | 12/12/1927 | My Ohio home | Jean Goldkette Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-41408 | 10-in. | 12/13/1927 | If I can't have you | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-41409 | 10-in. | 12/14/1927 | A shady tree | Tom Waring | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-41565 | 10-in. | 1/20/1928 | Mi cielo | José Bohr | Male vocal solo, with piano and violin (takes 3 and 4) | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-41587 | 10-in. | 1/27/1928 | There must be a silver lining (That's shining for me) | Johnny Marvin ; Ed Smalle | Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-41656 | 10-in. | 1/28/1928 | There must be a silver lining (That's shining for me) | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | CVE-41682 | 12-in. | 2/8/1928 | A shady tree | Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo and recitation | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-41751 | 10-in. | 2/24/1928 | My buddy | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | CVE-42408 | 12-in. | 2/3/1928 | Palia mou hronia | Tetos Demetriades (Τετος Δημητριαδης) | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-42421 | 10-in. | 2/8/1928 | Say 'Yes' today | Roger Wolfe Kahn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-42472 | 10-in. | 2/23/1928 | That melody of love | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-42495 | 10-in. | 2/28/1928 | Mi cielo azul | Marimba Centro-Americana | Marimba band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-42520 | 10-in. | 2/24/1928 | My Ohio home | Cooper Lawley ; Harold Yates | Male vocal duet, with piano and pipe organ | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-42939 | 10-in. | 9/11/1928 | When you're in love | Tito Schipa | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | 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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