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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 (Results 76-100 of 160 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-57236 10-in. 12/7/1929 Hollywood Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-57237 10-in. 12/7/1929 Talk of the town Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-57238 10-in. 12/7/1929 Collegiate love Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal chorus and 2 male soloists director  
Victor BVE-59911 10-in. 4/2/1930 Just another night with you Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-59912 10-in. 4/2/1930 Mysterious Mose Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal chorus director  
Victor BVE-59913 10-in. 4/3/1930 Slappin' the bass Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and chorus director  
Victor BVE-59914 10-in. 4/3/1930 Washing the dishes with my sweetie Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor PBVE-61039 10-in. 10/17/1930 When it's daylight saving time in Oshkosh (I'd rather be in Kalamazoo) Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal solos and female vocal duet director  
Victor PBVE-61045 10-in. 10/28/1930 The one man band Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, songwriter  
Victor PBVE-61046 10-in. 10/28/1930 Egyptian Ella Ted Weems Orchestra ; Country Washburne Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-62668 10-in. 7/1/1930 Sing (a happy little thing) Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-62669 10-in. 7/1/1930 You never did that before Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-62699 10-in. 7/25/1930 A girl friend of a boy friend of mine Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-62700 10-in. 7/25/1930 I still get a thrill (thinking of you) Art Jarrett ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-64001 10-in. 7/25/1930 My baby just cares for me Art Jarrett ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-67511 10-in. 2/19/1931 You gave me everything but love Art Jarrett ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-67512 10-in. 2/19/1931 I lost my gal again Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-67513 10-in. 2/19/1931 Little Joe Art Jarrett ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-67514 10-in. 2/19/1931 Jig-time Ted Weems Orchestra ; Country Washburne Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter, director  
Victor BVE-67515 10-in. 2/19/1931 Holiday in Venice Elmo Tanner ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and chorus director  
Victor BVE-67548 10-in. 9/24/1931 Oh! Mo'nah Ted Weems Orchestra ; Country Washburne Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, songwriter  
Victor BVE-67549 10-in. 9/24/1931 Play that hot guitar Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, songwriter  
Victor BVE-67550 10-in. 9/24/1931 Hangin' out with you Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-67551 10-in. 9/24/1931 I like to hear a military band Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BVE-67562 10-in. 9/28/1931 The toyland band Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, songwriter  
(Results 76-100 of 160 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Weems, Ted," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106270.

Weems, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106270.

"Weems, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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

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