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J. W. Myers

John W. Myers (c. 1864 – c. 1919?), who was usually credited as J. W. Myers, was an American baritone singer, who recorded widely in the United States between the early 1890s and early 1917. His recordings, including "Two Little Girls in Blue" (1893), "The Sidewalks of New York" (1895), "Just Tell Them That You Saw Me" (1895), "When You Were Sweet Sixteen" (1901), "On a Sunday Afternoon" (1902), "Way Down In Old Indiana" (1902), and "In the Good Old Summer Time" (1902), were among the most popular of the period.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1864, Died 1919

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1914

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, arranger, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 701-725 of 902 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Zonophone [Zo cat 1059] 9-in. Before May 1902 I went to see them march away J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1060] 9-in. Before May 1902 Taking a trip up the Hudson J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1061] 9-in. Before May 1902 Mamie J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1071] 9-in. Before May 1902 Baby's prayer J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1072] 9-in. Before May 1902 I've got my eyes on you-oo-oo J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1073] 9-in. Before May 1902 June, my June J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1074] 9-in. Before May 1902 In the good old summer time J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1075] 9-in. Before May 1902 The wearing of the green J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1131] 9-in. Before May 1902 The meaning of "U.S.A." J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1132] 9-in. Before May 1902 Blooming Lize J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1501] 7-in. Before Oct. 1901 Picking on a chicken bone J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1781] 7-in. Before May 1902 A soldier's bride J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1782] 7-in. Before May 1902 Pansy J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1783] 7-in. Before May 1902 I'll wed my Willie when his ship comes in J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1784] 7-in. Before May 1902 Minne-ha-ha! J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1798] 7-in. Before May 1902 I'm tired J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1801] 7-in. Before May 1902 The sea is the home for me J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1802] 7-in. Before May 1902 A tragic tale J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1803] 7-in. Before May 1902 A little boy in blue J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1804] 7-in. Before May 1902 I'm tired J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1805] 7-in. Before May 1902 Violets J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1811] 7-in. Before May 1902 Pretty Mollie Shannon J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1812] 7-in. Before May 1902 When Mother used to sing that song J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1813] 7-in. Before May 1902 Way down in old Indiana J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1814] 7-in. Before May 1902 The picture in the sunset sky J. W. Myers Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 701-725 of 902 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Myers, J. W.," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107877.

Myers, J. W.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107877.

"Myers, J. W.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107877

External Sources

Wikipedia: J.W. Myers

Discogs: J. W. Myers

Allmusic: J. W. Myers

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Myers, J. W. (John W.), 1864- - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99042573

Wikidata: J.W. Myers - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16043778

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/8319155919128439730009

MusicBrainz: J.W. Myers - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/36f9414b-fa0b-4475-909b-7645f94a1d38

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