Chas. K. Harris
Charles Kassel Harris (May 1, 1867 – December 22, 1930) was a well regarded American songwriter of popular music. During his long career, he advanced the relatively new genre, publishing more than 300 songs, often deemed by admirers as the "king of the tear jerkers". He is one of the early pioneers of Tin Pan Alley. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 1, 1867 (Poughkeepsie), Died December 22, 1930 (Manhattan)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1936
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 207 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | [Pre-matrix A-]2072 | 7-in. | 3/17/1903 | I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise | Minnie Emmett | Female vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | [Pre-matrix B-]2072 | 10-in. | 3/17/1903 | I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise | Minnie Emmett | Female vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | [Pre-matrix B-]3464 | 10-in. | 6/12/1901 | Hello Central, give me heaven | Steve Porter | Male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | [Pre-matrix B-]3469 | 10-in. | 6/12/1901 | For old time sake | Steve Porter | Male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | [Pre-matrix B-]3510 | 10-in. | 7/11/1901 | I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise | Harry Macdonough | Male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-292 | 10-in. | 8/27/1903 | I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise | Harry Macdonough | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-292 | 7-in. | 5/24/1904 | I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise | Harry Macdonough | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-391 | 7-in. | 9/3/1903 | Always in the way | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-391 | 10-in. | 9/3/1903 | Always in the way | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-498 | 7-in. | 10/6/1903 | I'm wearing my heart away for you | John H. Bieling ; Harry Macdonough | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-498 | 10-in. | 10/6/1903 | I'm wearing my heart away for you | John H. Bieling ; Harry Macdonough | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-575 | 10-in. | 10/20/1903 | Always in the way | Allen May | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-701 | 7-in. | 11/13/1903 | The last farewell | Harry Macdonough | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-701 | 10-in. | 11/13/1903 | The last farewell | Harry Macdonough | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-703 | 7-in. | 11/16/1903 | The last farewell | Corinne Morgan | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-703 | 10-in. | 11/16/1903 | The last farewell | Corinne Morgan | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-943 | 7-in. | 1/19/1904 | Always in the way | Joseph Natus | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-943 | 10-in. | 1/19/1904 | Always in the way | Joseph Natus | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-1009 | 7-in. | 2/3/1904 | For sale—a baby | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-1009 | 10-in. | 2/3/1904 | For sale—a baby | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-1066 | 7-in. | 3/3/1904 | For sale—a baby | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-1066 | 10-in. | 3/3/1904 | For sale—a baby | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-1625 | 7-in. | 7/19/1904 | Always in the way | Harry Tally | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | B-1625 | 10-in. | 7/20/1904 | Always in the way | Harry Tally | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | A-1671 | 7-in. | 9/7/1904 | Down in the vale of the Shenandoah | Harry Macdonough | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harris, Chas. K.," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107322.
Harris, Chas. K.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107322.
"Harris, Chas. K.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Charles K. Harris
Discogs: Chas. K. Harris
Grove: Chas. K. Harris
IMSLP: Chas. K. Harris
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Harris, Chas. K. (Charles Kassell), 1867-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95113860
Wikidata: Charles K. Harris - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1565600
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/60801099
MusicBrainz: Charles K. Harris - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7b2e4d46-874f-4fbf-911b-01ecd849f508
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