Irving Caesar
Irving Caesar (born Isidor Keiser, July 4, 1895 – December 18, 1996) was an American lyricist and theater composer who wrote lyrics for numerous song standards, including "Swanee", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Crazy Rhythm", and "Tea for Two", one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written. In 1972, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 4, 1895 (New York City), Died December 17, 1996 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, translator, vocalist, arranger
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Recordings (Results 251-275 of 303 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E19166-E19168 | 10-in. | 5/6/1926 | Tonight’s my night with Baby | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E19602-E19604 | 10-in. | 6/17/1926 | Florida, the moon and you | Carl Fenton’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E22320-E22323 | 10-in. | 4/8/1927 | Sometimes I'm happy | Victor Arden-Phil Ohman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with piano duet and male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E25626-E25628 | 10-in. | 12/15/1927 | Dear, on a night like this | William Wirges Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E25628) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E25922-E25924 | 10-in. | 1/9/1928 | Dear, on a night like this | William Wirges Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26541-E26543 | 10-in. | 2/16/1928 | Who’s blue now? | Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio; without vocal (take E26543) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30834-E30835 | 10-in. | Sept. 1929 | Satisfied! | Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35770-E35771 | 10-in. | 12/20/1930 | Lady play your mandolin (Senora toqe su mandolina) | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36315-E36316 | 10-in. | 3/14/1931 | Elizabeth | Emil Coleman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | IND648 | 10-in. | 6/21/1928 | You’re a real sweetheart | Charlie Davis Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C2024 | 10-in. | 6/29/1928 | You’re a real sweetheart | Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C2472 | 10-in. | 10/24/1928 | My blackbirds are bluebirds now | Les Backer | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C2473 | 10-in. | 10/24/1928 | My old girl’s my new girl now | Les Backer | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C3168 | 10-in. | 3/25/1929 | My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane | Frank Sylvano ; Wolverines, The [Fred Hamm Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C3470 | 10-in. | 5/10/1929 | Blue Hawaii | Frank Sylvano | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4377 | 10-in. | 9/18/1929 | Satisfied! | Charles C. Locke | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4618 | 10-in. | 9/26/1929 | Satisfied! | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7195 | 10-in. | 1/8/1931 | Just a gigolo | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | LAE227 | 10-in. | July 1928 | You’re a real sweetheart | Anthony Galla-Rini | Accordion solo, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | 589W-592W | 10-in. | 3/20/1925 | Happy melody | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 166-b] | 10-in. | approximately Apr. 1928 | Dear, on a night like this | Harry Shalson | Male vocal solo, with violin and piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | 577 | 10-in. | May 1928 | Chanson | Fred Elizalde Music | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Edison | 7131 | 10-in. | 1/26/1920 | Swanee | Al Bernard ; Frank Kamplain | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 7160 | 10-in. | 2/13/1920 | The hen and the cow (A dream of the past) | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 7252 | 10-in. | 3/30/1920 | I'm always falling in love with the other fellow's girl | Helen Clark ; Joseph A. Phillips | Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Caesar, Irving," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
Caesar, Irving. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
"Caesar, Irving." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Caesar, Irving, 1895-1996 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no90027480
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