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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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Edison	N-658	10-in.	12/26/1928	Please let me dream in your arms	Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers]	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Edison	N-748	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	N-826	10-in.	3/29/1929	Old fashioned lady	Walter Scanlan	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Edison	N-909	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	N-933	10-in.	5/31/1929	Dream mother	Frank Munn	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Edison	N-971	10-in.	6/20/1929	I'm cuckoo again	7 Blue Babies ; Jack Dalton	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Columbia (U.K.)	WL1050	10-in.	5/4/1928	Gonna get a girl	Pierre Chagnon ; Maurice Chevalier	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist

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Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Al," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109001.

Lewis, Al. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109001.

"Lewis, Al." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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