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Samuel Ash

Samuel Howard Ash (August 28, 1884 – October 20, 1951) was an American vaudeville performer, singer, and movie actor who appeared in minor roles in over 200 films, including It's a Wonderful Life.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 28, 1884 (Campbell County), Died October 20, 1951 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1912 - 1923

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, songwriter, lyricist

Notes: Often listed as Sam Ash.

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

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 147 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh S-7128 10-in. ca. Dec. 1919 Only Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7236 10-in. Feb. 1920 Old fashioned garden Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7347 10-in. Mar. 1920 Ages and ages Samuel Ash Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7369 10-in. Apr. 1920 Good-bye sunshine, hello moon! Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7521 10-in. Aug. 1920 I would like to have a girl like you like me Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7621 10-in. Oct. 1920 Old pal why don't you answer me? Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7675 10-in. Nov. 1920 County Kerry Mary Samuel Ash ; Shannon Four Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7676 10-in. Nov. 1920 There is one girl (Will she ever be mine) Samuel Ash ; Shannon Four Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7785 10-in. Feb. 1921 I want you morning, noon and night Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7786 10-in. Feb. 1921 Love sends a little gift of roses Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7858 10-in. Apr. 1921 I've fallen in love with the girl of my dreams Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal, lyricist  
OKeh S-7859 Not documented Apr. 1921 [Unknown title(s)] Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7915 10-in. May 1921 Peggy O'Neil Samuel Ash ; Shannon Four Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7962 10-in. June 1921 I'd build a world in the heart of a rose Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7963 Not documented June 1921 [Unknown title(s)] Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7968 10-in. June 1921 Oh, me! Oh, my! Samuel Ash ; Shannon Four Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh o-8119 Not documented ca. Mar. 1921 [Unknown title(s)] Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh o-8120 10-in. ca. Mar. 1921 Bright eyes Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-70062 10-in. July 1921 Learn to smile Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-70063 10-in. July 1921 I hear you calling me Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-70074 10-in. Aug. 1921 Bring back my blushing rose Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-70292 10-in. Nov. 1921 Mary O'Brien Samuel Ash ; Crescent Trio Male vocal solo and male vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-70382 10-in. Dec. 1921 Leave me with a smile Samuel Ash ; Crescent Trio Male vocal solo and male vocal trio, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-70785 10-in. Aug. 1922 Nellie Kelly, I love you Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-70786 Not documented Aug. 1922 [Unknown title(s)] Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 101-125 of 147 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ash, Samuel," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106735.

Ash, Samuel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106735.

"Ash, Samuel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106735

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