Milton Ager
Milton Ager (October 6, 1893 – May 6, 1979) was an American composer, regarded as one of the top songwriters of the 1920s and 1930s. His most lasting compositions include "Ain't She Sweet?” and “Happy Days Are Here Again”. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 6, 1893 (Chicago), Died May 6, 1979 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger
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Recordings (Results 401-425 of 743 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | [W]148806 | 10-in. | 7/12/1929 | He's a good man to have around | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W148964 | 10-in. | 8/31/1929 | Wait for the happy ending | Al Katz Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 149431 | 10-in. | 11/18/1929 | Lucky me—lovable you | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; Robert Wood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 149433 | 10-in. | 11/18/1929 | Mary | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; Robert Wood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W149453 | 10-in. | 10/30/1929 | Lucky me—lovable you | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | W149683 | 10-in. | 12/5/1929 | There will never be another Mary | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W149695 | 10-in. | 12/6/1929 | There will never be another Mary | James Melton | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W149703 | 10-in. | 12/10/1929 | Does my baby love? | Sunshine Boys | Male vocal duet | composer | |
| Columbia | W149746 | 10-in. | 1/9/1930 | Harlem madness | Hot Air Men | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W149810 | 10-in. | 2/10/1930 | Happy feet | Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Rhythm Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer | |
| Columbia | W149822 | 10-in. | 3/21/1930 | Song of the dawn | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | W149825 | 10-in. | 3/21/1930 | A bench in the park | Brox Sisters ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio and male vocal trio | composer | |
| Columbia | W149826 | 10-in. | 3/23/1930 | I like to do things for you | Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Rhythm Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer | |
| Columbia | W149840 | 10-in. | 5/23/1930 | A bench in the park | Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys | Male vocal trio, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | W149916 | 10-in. | 1/27/1930 | Happy days are here again | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]149937 | 10-in. | 1/30/1930 | Happy days are here again | Sid Garry ; Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Phil Spitalny Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W149956 | 10-in. | 2/1/1930 | Happy days are here again | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | W149964 | 10-in. | 2/6/1930 | Happy days are here again | Oscar Grogan | Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]149975 | 10-in. | 2/11/1930 | Happy days are here again | Annette Hanshaw and her Boys | Female vocal solo, with male vocal trio and jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W149993 | 10-in. | 2/14/1930 | Happy days are here again | The Rondoliers | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]150102 | 10-in. | 3/20/1930 | Song of the dawn | Bill Coty ; Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Lloyd Keating and his Music] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W150730 | 10-in. | 8/25/1930 | I like a little girl like that | Sunshine Boys | Male vocal duet, with cornet and guitar | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]150988 | 10-in. | 11/28/1930 | What good am I without you? | Jack Arthur ; Tommy Christian Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150998 | 10-in. | 12/2/1930 | What good am I without you? | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W151777 | 10-in. | 9/10/1931 | If I didn't have you | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ager, Milton," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109777.
Ager, Milton. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109777.
"Ager, Milton." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ager, Milton, 1893-1979 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93030552
Wikidata: Milton Ager - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q167399
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/19877161
MusicBrainz: Milton Ager - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/28c71458-048b-419d-b3ce-5f7dccbf3e3e
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