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Ted Weems

Wilfred Theodore Wemyes, known professionally as Ted Weems (September 26, 1901 – May 6, 1963), was an American bandleader and musician. Weems's work in music was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 26, 1901 (Pitcairn), Died May 6, 1963 (Tulsa)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, leader, songwriter, composer, trombone

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 160 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-35592 10-in. 7/19/1926 I'm going to park myself in your arms Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor BVE-36160 10-in. 9/7/1926 What's the use of crying Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor BVE-36161 10-in. 9/7/1926 Climbing up the ladder of love Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor BVE-36162 10-in. 9/7/1926 That's my girl Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal chorus director  
Victor BVE-36183 10-in. 9/13/1926 Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken (Lay a little egg for me) Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet director  
Victor BVE-39440 10-in. 7/18/1927 She's got it Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-39441 10-in. 7/18/1927 Miss Annabelle Lee (Who's wonderful, who's marvelous) Parker Gibbs ; Dusty Rhodes ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet director  
Victor BVE-39442 10-in. 7/18/1927 Shine on harvest moon Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-39453 10-in. 7/28/1927 Barbara Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-39580 10-in. 8/24/1927 Marvelous Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet director  
Victor BVE-39581 10-in. 8/24/1927 She'll never find a fellow like me Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-39582 10-in. 8/24/1927 Roam on, my little Gypsy sweetheart Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-39599 10-in. 9/8/1927 Highways are happy ways (When they lead the way to home) Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet director  
Victor BVE-40000 10-in. 9/8/1927 It was only a sun shower Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-40018 10-in. 9/20/1927 From Saturday night till Monday morning Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-40019 10-in. 9/20/1927 Let's make believe Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-40091 10-in. 11/25/1927 Cobble-stones Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo (takes 3 and 4); with male vocal chorus (takes 1 and 2) director  
Victor BVE-40092 10-in. 11/25/1927 Everybody loves my girl Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-42920 10-in. 9/4/1928 (You're just a great big) Baby doll Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-42921 10-in. 9/4/1928 If you want the rainbow (You must have the rain) Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-42967 10-in. 9/21/1928 Come on, baby! Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-43434 10-in. 4/3/1928 Dream River Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-43435 10-in. 4/3/1928 He's tall and dark and handsome Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-43436 10-in. 4/5/1928 Nothin' on my mind (But the moonlight, the starlight, and you) Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-43437 10-in. 4/5/1928 Who wouldn't be blue? Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio director  
(Results 26-50 of 160 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Weems, Ted," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106270.

Weems, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106270.

"Weems, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106270

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