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 451-475 of 743 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | S-71026 | 10-in. | Nov. 1922 | Lovin' Sam (The sheik of Alabam) | Guyon's Paradise Orchestra ; Jules Herbuveaux | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-71258 | 10-in. | February 1923 | Lovin' Sam (The sheik of Alabam') | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-71519 | 10-in. | May 1923 | Louisville Lou | Guyon's Paradise Orchestra ; Jules Herbuveaux | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-71870 | 10-in. | September 1923 | Mama goes where Papa goes (Or Papa don't go out tonight) | Irving Kaufman ; Jack Kaufman | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| OKeh | S-72170 | 10-in. | December 1923 | Mama goes where Papa goes (Or Papa don't go out tonight) | Lanin's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-72511 | 10-in. | 5/8/1924 | Big boy! | Billy Jones ; Lanin's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | S-72600 | 10-in. | June 1924 | I wonder what's become of Sally | Bruce Wallace | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| OKeh | S-72702 | 10-in. | July 1924 | Bagdad | Lanin's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | 72733 | 10-in. | approximately 1924 | You know me, Alabam' | Johnny Marvin ; Charles Sargent | Male vocal duet | composer | |
| OKeh | S-72917 | 10-in. | 10/17/1924 | I want to see my Tennessee | Lanin's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-73001 | 10-in. | 11/26/1924 | Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William now) | Ernest Hare | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| OKeh | S-73404 | 10-in. | June 1925 | Away from you | Justin Ring Quintette | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet and celeste | composer | |
| OKeh | 73518 | 10-in. | July 1925 | Are you sorry? | The Goofus Five | Jazz/dance ensemble | composer | |
| OKeh | 74007 | 10-in. | Feb. 1926 | Don't be afraid to come home | Bruce Wallace | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | composer | |
| OKeh | 74040 | 10-in. | Mar. 1926 | In your green hat | Mickey Guy ; Rose Tree Cafe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | 74092 | 10-in. | 4/7/1926 | Hard to get Gertie | Original Indiana Five | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | 74174 | 10-in. | June 1926 | I wish I had my old girl back again | Henry Stickney | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | composer | |
| OKeh | 80108 | 10-in. | 9/14/1926 | She knows her onions | Jazz Pilots ; Tom Stacks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | 80121 | 10-in. | 9/17/1926 | Lay me down to sleep in Carolina | OKeh Kut-Ups | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer | |
| OKeh | W80231 | 10-in. | 11/30/1926 | Have you forgotten? | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| OKeh | W80319 | 10-in. | 1/21/1927 | Ain't she sweet? | Ted Wallace and his Orchestra [Ed Kirkeby Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W80321 | 10-in. | 1/21/1927 | Crazy words—crazy tune (Vo-do-de-o) | The New York Syncopators [Ed Kirkeby Orchestra] ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W80366 | 10-in. | 1/31/1927 | Crazy words, crazy tune (Vo-do-de-o) | Cogert and Motto | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer | |
| OKeh | W80406 | 10-in. | 2/8/1927 | Ain't she sweet? | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with clarinet and ukulele | composer | |
| OKeh | W80426 | 10-in. | 2/15/1927 | Forgive me | Harry Raderman's Dance 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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