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 126-150 of 319 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W141211 | 10-in. | 10/28/1925 | While we danced till dawn | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist, leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W141212 | 10-in. | 10/28/1925 | Just around the corner | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W141393 | 10-in. | 12/15/1925 | Don't wake me up (Let me dream) | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W141394 | 10-in. | 12/15/1925 | Drifting and dreaming | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W141415 | 10-in. | 12/18/1925 | That certain party | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W141416 | 10-in. | 12/18/1925 | The monkey doodle-doo | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W141436 | 10-in. | 12/28/1925 | Pretty little baby | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W141437 | 10-in. | 12/28/1925 | I wish't I was in Peoria | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W141657 | 10-in. | 2/10/1926 | Poor papa | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W141665 | 10-in. | 2/10/1926 | No | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W141672 | 10-in. | 2/11/1926 | In my gondola | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W141673 | 10-in. | 2/11/1926 | I've found a new baby | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W142271 | 10-in. | 6/1/1926 | That's why I love you | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W142272 | 10-in. | 6/1/1926 | Where'd you get those eyes? | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W142273 | 10-in. | 6/2/1926 | Iyone—my own Iyone | Frank Ferera ; Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with steel guitar and male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W142274 | 10-in. | 6/2/1926 | Hi-diddle-diddle | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W142275 | 10-in. | 6/3/1926 | My mamma's in town | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W142276 | 10-in. | 6/3/1926 | The new St. Louis blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W142444 | 10-in. | 7/16/1926 | Tiger rag | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W142445 | 10-in. | 7/16/1926 | Blues (My naughty sweetie gives to me) | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W142447 | 10-in. | 7/26/1926 | Bring back those minstrel days | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W142448 | 10-in. | 7/26/1926 | I can't get over a girl like you | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W142950 | 10-in. | 11/22/1926 | Bugle call rag | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W142951 | 10-in. | 11/22/1926 | When my baby smiles at me | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, lyricist, leader | |
| Columbia | W142954 | 10-in. | 11/23/1926 | Keep a little sunshine in your heart | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist |
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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External Sources
Wikipedia: Ted Lewis
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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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