Roy Turk
Roy Kenneth Turk (September 20, 1892 – November 30, 1934) was an American songwriter and lyricist, he frequently collaborated with composer Fred E. Ahlert – their popular 1929 song "Mean to Me" has become a jazz standard. In 1926 collaborated with Lou Handman on his best known song the 1927 hit song Are You Lonesome Tonight? made famous by acts like Elvis Presley. He worked with many other composers, including for film lyrics. Turk was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 20, 1892 (New York City), Died November 30, 1934 (Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 401-418 of 418 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 18957 | 10-in. | 12/20/1928 | I'll get by (As long as I have you) | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18994 | 10-in. | 1/8/1929 | I'll never ask for more | Eleanore Blake | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19006 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | I'll never ask for more | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; Van | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19111 | 10-in. | 3/18/1929 | The one that I love loves me | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Edison | 19171 | 10-in. | 4/26/1929 | To be in love | Phil Spitalny's Music | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19183 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Mean to me | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19184 | 10-in. | 5/10/1929 | Mean to me | J. Donald Parker | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19225 | 10-in. | 5/29/1929 | To be in love (Espesh'lly with you) | Gladys Rice | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-648 | 10-in. | 12/20/1928 | I'll get by (As long as I have you) | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-685 | 10-in. | 1/8/1929 | I'll never ask for more | Eleanore Blake | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-697 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | I'll never ask for more | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; Van | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-802 | 10-in. | 3/18/1929 | The one that I love loves me | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Edison | N-873 | 10-in. | 4/26/1929 | To be in love | Phil Spitalny's Music | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-887 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Mean to me | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-888 | 10-in. | 5/10/1929 | Mean to me | J. Donald Parker | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-929 | 10-in. | 5/29/1929 | To be in love (Espesh'lly with you) | Gladys Rice | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-1126 | 10-in. | 9/12/1929 | When I see my sugar | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor (Canada) | 7356 | 10-in. | 1/8/1932 | How can you say you love me | Jack Denny Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Turk, Roy," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108801.
Turk, Roy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108801.
"Turk, Roy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Turk, Roy, 1892-1934 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89009291
Wikidata: Roy Turk - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q984231
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/27332876
MusicBrainz: Roy Turk - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/30305a68-ba45-42b6-8f25-f0917b4fc06d
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