Howard E. Johnson

Howard Johnson (June 2, 1887 – May 1, 1941) was a song lyricist. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 2, 1887, Died May 1, 1941

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1948

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 445 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 143265 10-in. 1/6/1927 Cock-a-doodle, I'm off my noodle, my baby's back Night Club Orchestra ; Tom Stacks Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 143290 10-in. 1/12/1927 If tears could bring you back to me Joe Davis Male vocal solo, with piano songwriter  
Columbia W143302 10-in. 1/14/1927 My baby's back Georgians ; Johnny Morris Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 143315 10-in. 1/18/1927 That's what I call a pal Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W143340 10-in. 1/21/1927 (You know—I know) Ev'rything's made for love Ipana Troubadours ; Charles Kaley ; Sam Lanin Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia 143376 10-in. 2/1/1927 That's my hap-hap-happiness Tom and Jerry Male vocal duet, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W143454 10-in. 2/9/1927 That's my hap-hap-happiness Vaughn De Leath Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio lyricist  
Columbia 143504 10-in. 2/21/1927 You know—I know ev'rything's made for love Lou Gold Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia 143519 10-in. 2/24/1927 That's my hap-hap-happiness Broadway Bellhops Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W143548 10-in. 2/28/1927 (What do we do on a) Dew-dew-dewey day? Ruth Etting Female vocal solo, with piano songwriter  
Columbia 143651 10-in. 3/15/1927 My idea of heaven (Is to be in love with you) Jane Gray Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W143661 10-in. 3/16/1927 My idea of heaven (Is to be in love with you) Lee Morse Female vocal solo, with guitar and piano lyricist  
Columbia W143710 10-in. 3/25/1927 My idea of heaven (Is to be in love with you) Aunt Jemima ; Mal Hallett Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 143718 10-in. 3/28/1927 My idea of heaven (Is to be in love with you) Arthur Fields ; WMCA Broadcasters Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W143745 10-in. 4/5/1927 That's what I call a pal Ponce Sisters Female vocal duet, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W143791 10-in. 3/28/1927 That's my hap-hap-happiness Warner's Seven Aces Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W143996 10-in. 4/20/1927 Down alongside of the docks Vaughn De Leath ; Frank Harris Female-male vocal duet, with piano lyricist, composer  
Columbia W144084 10-in. 5/4/1927 You never get nowhere holding hands The Happiness Boys Male vocal duet, with piano songwriter  
Columbia W144213 10-in. 5/24/1927 Lindbergh Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio songwriter  
Columbia 144219 10-in. 5/25/1927 Lindbergh Jack Kaufman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W144327 10-in. 6/14/1927 Wy-lets Hotel Tuller Orchestra ; Gerald Marks Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble composer  
Columbia W144337 10-in. 6/16/1927 (What do we do on a) Dew-dew-dewey day Charles Kaley Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia 144409 10-in. 6/29/1927 Gid-ap, Garibaldi The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Jack Kaufman Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 144411 10-in. 6/29/1927 Wy-lets The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble composer  
Columbia 144412 10-in. 6/30/1927 Gid-ap, Garibaldi Harmony Brothers Male vocal duet, with piano lyricist  
(Results 201-225 of 445 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, Howard E.," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106635.

Johnson, Howard E.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106635.

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