Ted Lewis
Theodore Leopold Friedman (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), known as Ted Lewis, was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II. He was known by the moniker "Mr. Entertainment" or Ted "Is Everybody Happy?" Lewis. He died of lung failure in August 1971. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 6, 1890 (Circleville), Died August 25, 1971 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, vocalist, clarinet, composer, lyricist, songwriter, speaker, whistling
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 226-250 of 319 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W150855 | 10-in. | 10/3/1930 | Homemade sunshine | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W150856 | 10-in. | 10/3/1930 | Laughing at life | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151196 | 10-in. | 1/12/1931 | Headin' for better times | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151197 | 10-in. | 1/12/1931 | At last I'm happy | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151206 | 10-in. | 1/13/1931 | Just a gigolo | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151306 | 10-in. | 2/13/1931 | Truly I love you | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with vocal quartet | leader | |
| Columbia | W151395 | 10-in. | 3/5/1931 | Egyptian-Ella | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151396 | 10-in. | 3/5/1931 | I'm crazy 'bout my baby (And my baby's crazy 'bout me | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W151397 | 10-in. | 3/6/1931 | Dallas blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W151398 | 10-in. | 3/6/1931 | Royal Garden blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W151513 | 10-in. | 4/13/1931 | Dip your brush in the sunshine (And keep on painting away) | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151514 | 10-in. | 4/13/1931 | One more time | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151517 | 10-in. | 4/15/1931 | Ho hum! | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151518 | 10-in. | 4/15/1931 | The little old church in the valley | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151662 | 10-in. | 7/1/1931 | I'm all dressed up with a broken heart | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with recitation and male vocal trio | leader, speaker | |
| Columbia | W151663 | 10-in. | 7/1/1931 | I love you in the same sweet way | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with recitation and male vocal trio | speaker, leader | |
| Columbia | W151864 | 10-in. | 10/26/1931 | Old playmate | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W151865 | 10-in. | 10/27/1931 | An ev'ning in Caroline | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W152136 | 10-in. | 3/15/1932 | My woman! | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152137 | 10-in. | 3/15/1932 | In a shanty in old Shanty Town | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152140 | 10-in. | 3/16/1932 | Sweet Sue—just you | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152141 | 10-in. | 3/16/1932 | Somebody loves you | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152322 | 10-in. | 11/28/1932 | I'm sure of everything but you | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152323 | 10-in. | 11/28/1932 | Play fiddle play | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152360 | 10-in. | 1/31/1933 | There's a new day comin' | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Ted," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
Lewis, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
"Lewis, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Lewis, Ted, 1892-1971 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93016143
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