Lil Green
Lil Green (December 22, 1919 (some sources give 1901 or 1910) – April 14, 1954) was an American blues singer and songwriter. She was among the leading female rhythm and blues singers of the 1940s, with a sensual soprano voice. Gospel singer R.H. Harris has lauded her voice, and her interpretation of religious songs. |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 22, 1919 (Mississippi), Died April 14, 1954 (Chicago)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 51-52 of 52 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | C4682 | 10-in. | 10/19/1929 | If I get drunk who’s gonna carry me home | Lee Green | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C4683 | 10-in. | 10/19/1929 | Dud-low Joe | Lee Green | Piano solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Green, Lil," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109833.
Green, Lil. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109833.
"Green, Lil." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Lil Green
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Green, Lil, 1919-1954 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93035160
Wikidata: Lil Green - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q273172
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/232922268
MusicBrainz: Lil Green - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/804283e2-1793-4f7d-8619-459b84b77376
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