O'Neil Spencer
William "O'Neil" Spencer (November 25, 1909 – July 24, 1944) was a jazz drummer and singer. He is most known for his work in the John Kirby Sextet. He began with work for Al Sears and from 1931 to 1936 he worked with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. He joined Kirby's group in 1937, but had to leave for a time in 1941 due to tuberculosis. He rejoined in 1942 staying until 1943, but died soon after from the disease. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 25, 1909 (Cedarville), Died July 24, 1944 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, washboard
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Recordings (Results 226-250 of 260 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 70139 | 10-in. | 1/9/1942 | One for all, all for one-1 | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70140 | 10-in. | 1/9/1942 | You're a sap, Mister Jap-1 | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70141 | 10-in. | 1/9/1942 | I paid my income tax today-1 | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70142 | 10-in. | 1/9/1942 | On the street of regret | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70147 | 10-in. | 1/12/1942 | I'm not much on locks | Bon Bon and his Buddies | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70148 | 10-in. | 1/12/1942 | Rickety rocking chair | Bon Bon and his Buddies | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70149 | 10-in. | 1/12/1942 | Seeing you again did me no good | Bon Bon and his Buddies | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70150 | 10-in. | 1/12/1942 | Sleepy old town | Bon Bon and his Buddies | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70187 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | Me and my chauffeur | Mabel Robinson ; Sam Price and his Texas Bluesicians | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70188 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | I've got too many blues | Mabel Robinson ; Sam Price and his Texas Bluesicians | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70189 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | It's all right, Jack | Sam Price and his Texas Bluesicians | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70190 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | Blow, Katy, blow | Sam Price and his Texas Bluesicians | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70204 | 10-in. | 1/22/1942 | Dear Mom | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70238 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | Wings over the Navy | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70239 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | Eyes of the fleet | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70244 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | Kentucky babe | Maxine Sullivan | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70245 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | Ma curly-headed baby | Maxine Sullivan | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70246 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | When your lover has gone | Maxine Sullivan | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70247 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | My ideal | Maxine Sullivan | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70310 | 10-in. | 2/12/1942 | Sometimes | Mildred Bailey | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70311 | 10-in. | 2/12/1942 | Wherever you are | Mildred Bailey | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70312 | 10-in. | 2/12/1942 | I think of you | Mildred Bailey | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70313 | 10-in. | 2/12/1942 | More than you know | Mildred Bailey | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70420 | 10-in. | 3/2/1942 | Wings over the Navy-1 | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 70421 | 10-in. | 3/2/1942 | Eyes of the fleet-1 | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, O'Neil," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107086.
Spencer, O'Neil. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107086.
"Spencer, O'Neil." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: O'Neill Spencer
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Spencer, O'Neil, 1909-1944 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94048915
Wikidata: O'Neill Spencer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2043379
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/22328868
MusicBrainz: O'Neill Spencer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/40727d52-6756-48d3-a26b-088541060865
ISNI: 0000 0000 6309 1588 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000063091588
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