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 276-300 of 303 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 8453 | 10-in. | 5/16/1922 | I love her—she loves me | Atlantic Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 9090 | 10-in. | 7/20/1923 | Louisville (Sez which, sez how!) | Broadway Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 9500 | 10-in. | 5/7/1924 | Waiting for the dawn and you | Walter Scanlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 9956 | 10-in. | 1/21/1925 | Where are you to-night? | Walter Scanlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10822 | 10-in. | 2/8/1926 | A girl in your arms | Charles Harrison ; Kaplan's Melodists | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11616 | 10-in. | 3/30/1927 | Swanee River Trail | Charles Harrison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11729 | 10-in. | 6/10/1927 | Sometimes I'm happy | Vaughn De Leath ; Al Lynn ; Music Masters | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18063 | 10-in. | 11/28/1927 | Dear, on a night like this | Will Donaldson ; J. Donald Parker | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18124 | 10-in. | 12/22/1927 | Dear, on a night like this | Theo Alban ; Louis Lilienfeld Hotel Biltmore Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18180 | 10-in. | 1/19/1928 | Who's blue now? | Radio Franks ; Variety Players | Male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18189 | 10-in. | 1/25/1928 | There ought to be a law against that | 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Kaufman | Male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18603 | 10-in. | 7/2/1928 | Crazy rhythm | The Rollickers [Edison] | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18667 | 10-in. | 8/21/1928 | Imagination | Bert Dixon ; Winegar’s Penn Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18668 | 10-in. | 8/22/1928 | You're a real sweetheart | Duke Yellman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18725 | 10-in. | 9/14/1928 | It goes like this (That funny melody) | 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18783 | 10-in. | 10/4/1928 | My blackbirds are bluebirds now | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19085 | 10-in. | 3/8/1929 | My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19182 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Blue Hawaii | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-315 | 10-in. | 7/2/1928 | Crazy rhythm | The Rollickers [Edison] | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-375 | 10-in. | 8/21/1928 | Imagination | Bert Dixon ; Winegar’s Penn Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-376 | 10-in. | 8/22/1928 | You're a real sweetheart | Duke Yellman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-430 | 12-in. | 9/14/1928 | It goes like this (That funny melody) | 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-481 | 10-in. | 10/4/1928 | My blackbirds are bluebirds now | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-776 | 10-in. | 3/8/1929 | My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-886 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Blue Hawaii | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Caesar, Irving," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
Caesar, Irving. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
"Caesar, Irving." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Caesar, Irving, 1895-1996 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no90027480
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