Henry Creamer

Henry Sterling Creamer (June 21, 1879 – October 14, 1930) was a popular song lyricist and theater producer. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and died in New York. He co-wrote many popular songs in the years from 1900 to 1929, often collaborating with Turner Layton, with whom he also appeared in vaudeville. He was African American.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1879 (Richmond), Died October 14, 1930 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 251 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-92704 10-in. 7/13/1935 After you've gone Benny Goodman Trio ; Gene Krupa ; Teddy Wilson Jazz/dance trio songwriter  
Victor BS-96504 10-in. 11/22/1935 If I could be with you (One hour tonight) Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-02163 10-in. 10/18/1936 After you've gone Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor PBS-09684 10-in. 9/5/1937 After you've gone Lionel Hampton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-014117 10-in. 9/13/1937 After you've gone Vernon Geyer Electric organ solo lyricist  
Victor BS-036528 10-in. 4/25/1939 'Way down yonder in New Orleans Van Alexander Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-071767 10-in. 2/4/1942 'Way down yonder in New Orleans LEVINE (Henry) and his STRICTLY FROM DIXIE JAZZ BAND Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor D7VB-2129 10-in. 11/26/1947 After you've gone Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Glenn Hughes ; Martin Men Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-Test-1015 10-in. 8/27/1930 My bluebird was caught in the rain Walton Sisters Female vocal duet, with piano lyricist  
Victor [Trial 1919-01-13-01] Not documented 1/13/1919 After you've gone Bee Palmer Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Columbia 4136 10-in. ca. Jan.-Aug. 1909 That's a plenty Arthur Collins Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 4923 10-in. ca. 1910 Sweetness Columbia Quartette Male vocal quartet lyricist  
Columbia 4944 10-in. ca. 1910 Don't make me laugh, Bill Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 38134 10-in. 7/11/1912 I've got the finest man Maurice Burkhart Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 38576 10-in. 1/21/1913 I certainly was going some Bert Williams Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Columbia 47460 10-in. 4/5/1917 The cute little wigglin' dance Arthur Fields Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 77142 10-in. 6/13/1917 Sweet Emalina, my gal Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Columbia 77235 10-in. 8/6/1917 Down in Borneo Isle Collins and Harlan Male vocal duet, with orchestra songwriter  
Columbia 77344 10-in. 9/14/1917 Twenty years Bert Williams Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 77353 10-in. 9/20/1917 That's it Jazarimba Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Columbia 77503 10-in. 11/9/1917 Everybody's crazy 'bout the doggone blues but I'm happy George O'Connor Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 77697 10-in. 2/28/1918 Sweet Emalina, my gal Earl Fuller ; Rector Novelty Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia 77741 10-in. 3/29/1918 Everybody's crazy 'bout the doggone blues but I'm happy Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia 77754 10-in. 4/3/1918 Won't you be a dear, dear daddy (to a itta bitta doll like me) Farber Sisters Female vocal duet, with orchestra songwriter  
Columbia 77800 10-in. 4/29/1918 After you've gone Henry Burr ; Albert Campbell Male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 51-75 of 251 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Creamer, Henry," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106675.

Creamer, Henry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106675.

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