Al Lewis
Al Lewis (April 18, 1901 – April 4, 1967) was an American lyricist, songwriter and music publisher. He is thought of mostly as a Tin Pan Alley era lyricist; however, he did write music on occasion as well. Professionally he was most active during the 1920s working into the 1950s. During this time, he most often collaborated with popular songwriters Al Sherman and Abner Silver. Among his most famous songs are "Blueberry Hill" and "You Gotta Be a Football Hero". |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 18, 1901 (New York City), Died April 4, 1967 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist, composer, tenor vocal
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 251-275 of 282 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | C6543 | 10-in. | Dec. 1930 | (Five-six-seven-eight) Nine little miles from Ten-Ten-Tennessee | Tom Gerun Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C7446 | 10-in. | 2/13/1931 | 99 out of a hundred (Wanna be loved) | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7902 | 10-in. | 7/9/1931 | Drink a drink to the future | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C7903 | 10-in. | 7/9/1931 | Drink a drink to the future | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | LAE858 | 10-in. | 8/15/1930 | I wonder how it feels (To be head over heels in love) | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | LA978 | 10-in. | 3/24/1931 | Was I just another love affair to you? | Earl Burtnett Biltmore Trio | Male vocal trio, with string instrument(s) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 118-a] | 10-in. | July 1927 | Gonna get a girl | Harry Shalson | Male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | LA2311 | 10-in. | 8/20/1940 | Blueberry Hill | Gene Autry | Male vocal solo, with string band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | B19495 | 10-in. | 6/30/1936 | It's like reaching for the moon | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Edison | 10959 | 10-in. | 5/5/1926 | As long as I have you | Arthur Fields ; Green Brothers' Novelty Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | 11561 | 10-in. | 3/7/1927 | A lane in Spain | Hotel Commodore Dance Orchestra ; Bernhard Levitow | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11760 | 10-in. | 6/24/1927 | Gonna get a girl | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18068 | 10-in. | 11/29/1927 | Where in the world (Is there someone for me) | Charles Harrison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 18349 | 10-in. | 3/30/1928 | Laugh, clown, laugh | Arthur Fields | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18542 | 10-in. | 5/28/1928 | Trinkets | Will Donaldson ; J. Donald Parker | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18926 | 10-in. | 12/6/1928 | I'm crazy over you | Dick Robertson | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18954 | 10-in. | 12/19/1928 | I love to bumpity bump on a bumpy road with you | 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Dalton | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Edison | 18967 | 10-in. | 12/26/1928 | Please let me dream in your arms | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Edison | 19057 | 10-in. | 2/20/1929 | I'm marching home to you (Step by step—mile by mile) | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Edison | 19133 | 10-in. | 3/29/1929 | Old fashioned lady | Walter Scanlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Edison | 19205 | 10-in. | 5/21/1929 | Am I a passing fancy (Or am I the one in your dreams)? | Billy Jones ; Kaplan's Melodists | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Edison | 19229 | 10-in. | 5/31/1929 | Dream mother | Frank Munn | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19264 | 10-in. | 6/20/1929 | I'm cuckoo again | 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Dalton | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Edison | N-619 | 10-in. | 12/6/1928 | I'm crazy over you | Dick Robertson | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-645 | 10-in. | 12/19/1928 | I love to bumpity bump on a bumpy road with you | 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Dalton | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Al," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109001.
Lewis, Al. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109001.
"Lewis, Al." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Lewis, Al, 1901-1967 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no90011011
Wikidata: Al Lewis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4704297
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/53709574
MusicBrainz: Al Lewis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/05fdcf87-8d59-406e-a024-0107e96f3675
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