Sam M. Lewis
Sam M. Lewis (October 25, 1885 – November 22, 1959) was an American singer and lyricist. |
Birth and Death Data: Born New York City, Died November 22, 1959 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 751-761 of 761 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramophone | 0EA2737 | 10-in. | On or before 3/26/1936 | Gloomy Sunday | Paul Robeson | Bass vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor (Canada) | 7348 | 10-in. | 1/6/1932 | There's a million ways to say I love you | Jack Denny Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor (Canada) | 7354 | 10-in. | 1/8/1932 | Just friends | Jack Denny Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| ARC | 11538 | 10-in. | 3/19/1932 | Lawd, you made the night too long | Singin' Sam | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| ARC | 11910 | 10-in. | 6/7/1932 | Dinah | Cab Calloway Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| ARC | 14363 | 10-in. | 11/22/1933 | We were the best of friends | Steve Washington Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| ARC | 18743 | 10-in. | 3/2/1936 | A beautiful lady in blue | Putney Dandridge Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| ARC | 20902 | 10-in. | 3/3/1937 | If i knock the "l" out of Kelly (it would still be Kelly to me) | Frank Novak and his Rootin' Tootin' Boys | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal group | lyricist | |
| Plaza | 7877 | 10-in. | 3/26/1928 | Happy Go Lucky Lane | Irving Kaufman ; Sam Lanin's Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | WA2861 | 10-in. | between approximately January 30th 1926 and March 8th 1926 | Dinah | Layton and Johnstone | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | WL2794 | 10-in. | 2/21/1931 | King for a day | Josephine Baker ; Edmond Mahieux ; Melodic Jazz du Casino de Paris | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Sam M.," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109114.
Lewis, Sam M.. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109114.
"Lewis, Sam M.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.
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LCNAR: Lewis, Sam M., 1885-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no91012304
Wikidata: Sam M. Lewis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1261231
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MusicBrainz: Sam M. Lewis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7a1fc8ae-c8a3-4750-a26e-8faeed80140c
Fast: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/297989 - http://id.worldcat.org/fast/297989
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