Buddy Johnson
| Woodrow Wilson "Buddy" Johnson (January 10, 1915 – February 9, 1977) was an American jump blues pianist and bandleader active from the 1930s through the 1960s. His songs were often performed by his sister Ella Johnson, most notably "Since I Fell for You", which became a jazz standard. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 10, 1915 (Darlington), Died February 3, 1977 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1968
Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, tenor saxophone, leader, vocalist, clarinet, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, composer
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 136 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 73106 | 10-in. | 11/7/1945 | Walk 'em | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 73788 | 1/28/1947 | One thing I never could do | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 73789 | 1/28/1947 | I wonder where our love has gone | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 73790 | 1/28/1947 | You'll get them blues | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 73791 | 1/28/1947 | Hey sweet potato | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74119 | 10/30/1947 | Far cry | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74120 | 10/30/1947 | Serves me right | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74121 | 10/30/1947 | You can't tell who's lovin' who | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74122 | 10/30/1947 | Li'l dog | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74210 | 12/9/1947 | I don't care who knows | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74211 | 12/9/1947 | I'm tired crying over you | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74212 | 12/9/1947 | You better change your ways | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74213 | 12/9/1947 | If I ever find you baby | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74214 | 12/9/1947 | If you never return | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74415 | 12/26/1947 | It was swell knowing you | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74416 | 12/26/1947 | Somebody's knockin' at my door | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74417 | 12/26/1947 | No, there'll never be someone so sweet as you | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74418 | 12/26/1947 | Pullamo (Scheherazade) | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74916 | 5/13/1949 | Caravan | Sy Oliver Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74917 | 5/13/1949 | Nine o'clock gal | Sy Oliver Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74918 | 5/13/1949 | That's the gal for me | Sy Oliver Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74919 | 5/13/1949 | When my sugar walks down the street | Sy Oliver Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74965 | 6/6/1949 | As I love you | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74966 | 6/6/1949 | Did you see Jackie Robinson hit that ball | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 74967 | 6/6/1949 | Lovely in her evening gown | Buddy Johnson Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, Buddy," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108016.
Johnson, Buddy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108016.
"Johnson, Buddy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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External Sources
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Johnson, Buddy, 1915-1977 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83046950
Wikidata: Buddy Johnson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q925459
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/100986482
MusicBrainz: Buddy Johnson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/62924f76-6c13-4e81-8c07-387acd278829
ISNI: 0000 0000 7246 3734 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000072463734
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