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 126-150 of 207 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1650 | 10-in. | ca. 1903 | I'm wearing my heart away for you | J. W. Myers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 1650 | 7-in. | ca. 1903 | I'm wearing my heart away for you | J. W. Myers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
| Columbia | 1662 | 10-in. | ca. 1903 | Always in the way | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 1674 | 10-in. | approximately 1903 | Always in the way | J. W. Myers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 1692 | 10-in. | ca. 1903 | Always in the way | Columbia Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 1720 | 10-in. | ca. 1903-Feb. 1904 | I'm wearing my heart away for you | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 1827 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-July 1904 | For sale, a baby | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 1911 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | I'm wearing my heart away for you | J. W. Myers | Male vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 3019 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | Why don't they play with me? | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 3019 | 10-in. | between 1904 and January 1905 | Why don't they play with me? | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 3091 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Mar. 1905 | I'm trying so hard to forget you | Harlan and Stanley | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 3226 | 10-in. | between January and September 1905 | Sweet maid divine | Corinne Morgan ; Frank C. Stanley | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 3421 | 10-in. | between January and June 1906 | The belle of the ball | Frank C. Stanley | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 3891 | 10-in. | between January and July 1908 | I'm starving for one sight of you | Henry Burr ; Frank C. Stanley | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 4856 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1910 | Medley of Charles K. Harris' hits | Prince's Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 4857 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1910 | Medley of Charles K. Harris' hits | Prince's Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 4865 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1910 | It's always June when you're in love | James Reed | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 4866 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1910 | 'Scuse me to-day | Byron G. Harlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
| Columbia | 4871 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1910 | I miss you, honey, miss you all the time | Ada Jones | Female vocal solo and vocal chorus, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 19173 | 10-in. | 12/27/1910 | I never knew till now | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 19196 | 10-in. | 1/10/1911 | Will the roses bloom in heaven? | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 19267 | 10-in. | 4/7/1911 | Fairy moon | Columbia Quartette | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 19446 | 10-in. | 7/7/1911 | Don't blame me for lovin' you | Columbia Quartette | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 39386 | 10-in. | 5/19/1914 | Break the news to Mother | J. W. Myers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 39447 | 10-in. | 6/15/1914 | When did you write to Mother last? | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | 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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