James A. Bland

James Alan Bland (October 22, 1854 – May 5, 1911), also known as Jimmy Bland, was an American musician, song writer, and minstrel performer. He is best known for the song "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" which was the official State Song of Virginia from 1940 to 1997.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 22, 1854, Died May 6, 1911

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1898 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 101-104 of 104 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 19256 10-in. 6/17/1929 Carry me back to old Virginny American Singers Male vocal quartet, with piano lyricist, composer  
Edison N-961 10-in. 6/17/1929 Carry me back to old Virginny American Singers Male vocal quartet, with piano composer, lyricist  
Victor (Canada) 7044 10-in. approximately November 1931 Les souliers dorés Quatuor Lacroix Instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia (U.K.) A354 10-in. approximately 1924 Carry me back to old Virginny Edna Thomas Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
(Results 101-104 of 104 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bland, James A.," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108950.

Bland, James A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108950.

"Bland, James A.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108950

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