Raymond B. Egan
Raymond Blanning Egan (November 14, 1890 – October 13, 1952) was a Canadian-American songwriter of popular music. Many of his songs have appeared in films and musical theatre. He often collaborated with composer Richard A. Whiting. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 14, 1890, Died October 13, 1952
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1916 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 184 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-36089 | 10-in. | 9/1/1926 | Precious | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36378 | 10-in. | 10/1/1926 | Precious | Whispering Jack Smith | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36582 | 10-in. | 11/8/1926 | There ain't no maybe in my baby's eyes | Harry Goldfield ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36888 | 10-in. | 10/30/1926 | There ain't no maybe in my baby's eyes | Jack Smith | Male vocal solo, with 2 pianos | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-37725 | 10-in. | 1/15/1927 | If you see Sally | Peerless Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38422 | 10-in. | 4/1/1927 | Mammy's little coal-black Rose | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with violin, banjo, and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-45133 | 10-in. | 5/10/1928 | Till we meet again | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo and whistling | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-48808 | 10-in. | 1/22/1929 | Tomorrow's violets | Hotel Sinton Orchestra ; Henry Thies | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-53018 | 10-in. | 4/15/1931 | You're just a lover | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-54802 | 10-in. | 5/13/1930 | There's happiness over the hill | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70104 | 10-in. | 6/30/1931 | You're just a lover | Georges Metaxa | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70227 | 10-in. | 9/11/1931 | Japanese sandman | Snooks Friedman ; Memphis Ramblers | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-71210 | 10-in. | 12/29/1931 | I'm only guessin' | Pennsylvanians ; The Three Girl Friends ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo (takes 1 and 2); with female vocal trio (takes 3 and 4) | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-72572 | 10-in. | 5/12/1932 | Tell me why you smile, Mona Lisa | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring ; Tom Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-73192 | 10-in. | 8/10/1932 | Three on a match | Red McKenzie ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76128 | 10-in. | 5/15/1933 | We're trimmin' up the old grey bonnet | Frank Crumit | Male vocal solo, with guitar | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76725 | 10-in. | 7/11/1933 | I never knew I could love anybody (Honey, like I'm loving you) | Mike Doty ; Joe Haymes Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-89566 | 10-in. | 4/19/1935 | Japanese sandman | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-99817 | 10-in. | 2/24/1936 | Knick knacks on the mantel | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-133 | 10-in. | 9/4/1925 | Mighty blue | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-018122 | 10-in. | 1/7/1938 | Sleepy time gal | Freddy Martin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-046718 | 10-in. | 1/25/1940 | The Japanese sandman | Shirley Howard | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-048718 | 10-in. | 4/4/1940 | Poor ballerina | Mitchell Ayres ; Fashions-in-Music ; Tommy Taylor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-068387 | 10-in. | 12/4/1941 | Till we meet again | Emile Coté ; Victor Mixed Chorus | Mixed vocal chorus, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-075521 | 10-in. | 6/25/1942 | I never knew (I could love anybody like I'm loving you) | Alvino Rey Orchestra ; Yvonne King | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Egan, Raymond B.," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109941.
Egan, Raymond B.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109941.
"Egan, Raymond B.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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