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 (Results 301-319 of 319 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 38778 | 10-in. | 10/2/1934 | My old flame | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 38779 | 10-in. | 10/2/1934 | Isn't it a shame? | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 38780 | 10-in. | 10/2/1934 | I'll close my eyes to everyone else | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 1317 | 10-in. | 4/16/1938 | Sweetheart of Sigma Chi | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1318 | 10-in. | 4/16/1938 | Goodnight (Waltz) | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1319 | 10-in. | 4/16/1938 | When my baby smiles at me | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1320 | 10-in. | 7/16/1938 | Wear a hat with a silver lining | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1343 | 10-in. | 7/25/1938 | Three o'clock in the morning | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1344 | 10-in. | 7/25/1938 | I'm the medicine man for the blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1345 | 10-in. | 7/25/1938 | (I got a woman.crazy for me) She's funny that way | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 1346 | 10-in. | 7/25/1938 | The old St. Louis blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2407 | 10-in. | 5/26/1941 | Just around the corner | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2408 | 10-in. | 5/26/1941 | Down the old church aisle | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2409 | 10-in. | 5/26/1941 | Tiger rag | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2410 | 10-in. | 5/26/1941 | Jazz me blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | C 9614 | 10-in. | 11/10/1934 | Did she ask for me? | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | C 9615 | 10-in. | 11/10/1934 | A new deal in love | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | C 9616 | 10-in. | 11/10/1934 | Earthquake | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | C 9617 | 10-in. | 11/10/1934 | I can sew a button | Ted Lewis and his Band | instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Ted," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
Lewis, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
"Lewis, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Lewis, Ted, 1892-1971 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93016143
Wikidata: Ted Lewis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q447255
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/2661753
MusicBrainz: Ted Lewis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ae1bba72-7bf8-4d14-ad8f-17f5bcad8d57
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