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 26-50 of 319 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 78925 | 10-in. | 1/12/1920 | When my baby smiles at me | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, lyricist, leader | |
| Columbia | 79046 | 10-in. | 3/14/1920 | Oh! By jingo | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79047 | 10-in. | 3/14/1920 | I'll see you in C-U-B-A | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band, with whistling | vocalist, whistling, leader | |
| Columbia | 79086 | 10-in. | 3/28/1920 | The moon shines on the moonshine | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | 79111 | 10-in. | 4/9/1920 | Somehow | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 79127 | 10-in. | 4/18/1920 | Unlucky blues | Bert Williams | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 79361 | 10-in. | 8/25/1920 | Fair one | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79362 | 10-in. | 8/25/1920 | I love you Sunday | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79363 | 10-in. | 8/25/1920 | The hula blues | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79364 | 10-in. | 8/25/1920 | Oh! Ted | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 79365 | 10-in. | 8/25/1920 | Tired of me | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79366 | 10-in. | 8/25/1920 | That Riga-liga-lee | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 79367 | 10-in. | 8/25/1920 | Gypsy moon | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79542 | 10-in. | 11/28/1920 | Broadway Rose | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79543 | 10-in. | 11/28/1920 | Margie | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | 79546 | 10-in. | 11/29/1920 | Margie | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79687 | 10-in. | Feb. 1921 | Queen of Sheba | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 79688 | 10-in. | Feb. 1921 | I'm coming back to you—maybe | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 79689 | 10-in. | Feb. 1921 | Underneath the palms | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79694 | 10-in. | 3/22/1921 | Not so long ago | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79695 | 10-in. | 3/22/1921 | Where is my daddy now blues | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79696 | 10-in. | 3/22/1921 | Love me | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79884 | 10-in. | 6/11/1921 | All by myself | Ted Lewis Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 79923 | 10-in. | 7/1/1921 | Sally, won't you come back | Ted Lewis’ Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | 79937 | 10-in. | 7/13/1921 | Second hand Rose | Ted Lewis’ Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Ted," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
Lewis, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
"Lewis, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Ted Lewis
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Linked Open Data Sources
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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