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George J. Gaskin

George Jefferson Gaskin (February 16, 1863 – December 14, 1920) was a Northern Irish-born American recording artist, being one of the most popular singers in the United States during the 1890s.

Birth and Death Data: Died 1920

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1916

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, performer

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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 393 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 720 7-in. between January and September 1902 My old Dutch George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 720 10-in. between January and September 1902 My old Dutch George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 721 7-in. between January and September 1902 The future Mrs. 'Awkins George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 721 10-in. between January and September 1902 The future Mrs. 'Awkins George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 798 10-in. between January and September 1902 I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise Artists vary Minstrels, with male vocal solo and orchestra performer  
Columbia 799 10-in. between January and September 1902 My heart loves you, too Artists vary Minstrels, with male vocal duet and orchestra performer  
Columbia 800 10-in. between January and September 1902 Mandy Lee Artists vary Minstrels, with male vocal solo and orchestra performer  
Columbia 801 7-in. between January and September 1902 My wild Irish rose Artists vary Minstrels, with male vocal duet and orchestra performer  
Columbia 801 10-in. between January and September 1902 My wild Irish rose Artists vary Minstrels, with male vocal solo and orchestra performer  
Columbia 803 10-in. 9/30/1902 When the autumn leaves are falling Artists vary Minstrels, with male vocal duet and orchestra performer  
Columbia 804 10-in. between January and September 1902 The old folks at home Artists vary Minstrels, with male vocal duet and orchestra performer  
Columbia 890 10-in. approximately 1902 A characteristic Negro medley Artists vary Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1109F 10-in. approximately 1903 An evening with the minstrels Minstrels [Columbia Records group] Minstrels : Male vocal solo, with orchestra performer  
Columbia 1410 7-in. approximately 1903 Every little dog must have his day George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1411 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 Noreen Mavourneen George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1411 10-in. between 1903 and 1908 Noreen Mavourneen George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1412 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 The voice of the violet George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1412 10-in. between 1903 and 1908 The voice of the violet George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1419 7-in. approximately 1903 The limerick girls George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1419 10-in. between 1903 and 1908 The limerick girls George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1592 7-in. approximately 1903 My wild Irish rose George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1592 10-in. approximately 1903 My wild Irish rose George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1593 7-in. between 1903 and October 1905 The bassoon George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1593 10-in. approximately 1903 The bassoon George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Columbia 1607 10-in. approximately 1903 When Mamie, sweet Mamie's a bride George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 176-200 of 393 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gaskin, George J.," accessed January 7, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.

Gaskin, George J.. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 7, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.

"Gaskin, George J.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 7 January 2026.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957

External Sources

Wikipedia: George J. Gaskin

Discogs: George J. Gaskin

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Gaskin, George J. - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99835482

Wikidata: George J. Gaskin - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5540998

VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/19020404

MusicBrainz: George J. Gaskin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/07ba8ac1-a1a4-4828-8ea9-7da0664b5490

Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/438203 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/438203

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