Irving Caesar
Irving Caesar (born Isidor Keiser, July 4, 1895 – December 17, 1996) was an American lyricist and composer primarily for theater 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 New York City (most populous city in the United States), Died December 17, 1996 (New York City (most populous city in the United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, translator, vocalist, arranger
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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 317 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W149623 | 10-in. | 12/27/1929 | Tea for two | Ipana Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]151148 | 10-in. | 1/7/1931 | Just a gigolo | Sid Garry | Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | translator | |
| Columbia | W151179 | 10-in. | 12/26/1930 | Lady, play your mandolin | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra ; Paul Small | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151206 | 10-in. | 1/13/1931 | Just a gigolo | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151213 | 10-in. | 1/14/1931 | Just a gigolo | Al Shayne | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | translator | |
| Columbia | W151399 | 10-in. | 3/5/1931 | Oh, Donna Clara | Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151400 | 10-in. | 3/5/1931 | Elizabeth | Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]151424 | 10-in. | 3/16/1931 | Oh, Donna Clara | Lew Conrad ; Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152316 | 10-in. | 11/2/1932 | What a perfect combination | Eddie Cantor | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152372 | 10-in. | 2/7/1933 | I'd write a song | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152373 | 10-in. | 2/7/1933 | You are the song | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152561 | 10-in. | 11/21/1933 | Count your blessings | Ferde Grofé Orchestra ; Frank Parker | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W98173 | 12-in. | 5/12/1925 | Vocal gems from No, no, Nanette | Columbia Light Opera Company | Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | CO28829 | 10-in. | approximately 1940 | Tea for two | Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra ; Andre Kostelanetz | Instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-7269 | 10-in. | February 1920 | The hen and the cow | Billy Murray ; Rega Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-7333 | 10-in. | March 1920 | I'm always falling in love with the other fellow's girl | Helen Clark ; Joseph A. Phillips | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-72433 | 10-in. | Apr. 1924 | Waiting for the dawn and you | Bernard Ferguson | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-72530 | 10-in. | May 1924 | Street corner quartet | National Male Quartette | Male vocal quartet | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 80037 | 10-in. | 5/25/1926 | Tonight's my night with Baby | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 80048 | 10-in. | 5/28/1926 | Tonight's my night with Baby | Colonial Inn Orchestra ; Jack Glassner | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80390 | 10-in. | 2/4/1927 | Swanee River Trail | Noel Taylor | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81115 | 10-in. | 6/27/1927 | Sometimes I'm happy | Art Kahn | Piano solo, with male vocal solo and guitar | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81171 | 10-in. | 7/15/1927 | Sometimes I'm happy | Eubie Blake ; Noble Sissle | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81925 | 10-in. | 12/7/1927 | There's something Spanish in your eyes | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400045 | 10-in. | 1/24/1928 | Who's blue now? | Madeline Beatty ; Rube Bloom | Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Caesar, Irving," accessed January 7, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
Caesar, Irving. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 7, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
"Caesar, Irving." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 7 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Caesar, Irving, 1895-1996 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no90027480
Wikidata: Irving Caesar - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1284219
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/54415815
MusicBrainz: Irving Caesar - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/f31022a9-f702-430d-9315-98b47fc19825
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/279993 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/279993
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