Benny Davis
Benny Davis (August 21, 1895 - December 20, 1979) was a vaudeville performer and writer of popular songs. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 21, 1895 (New York City), Died December 20, 1979 (Miami)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 426-450 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W150879 | 10-in. | 10/14/1930 | Ukulele moon | Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150909 | 10-in. | 10/29/1930 | Ukulele moon | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]151149 | 10-in. | 1/7/1931 | I'm happy when you're happy | Sid Garry | Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151273 | 10-in. | 2/4/1931 | If you haven't got a girl | Art Gillham | Male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151288 | 10-in. | 2/7/1931 | I'm happy when you're happy | Radiolites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]151338 | 10-in. | 2/21/1931 | Say "hello" to the folks back home | Jack Miller | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W151834 | 10-in. | 9/30/1931 | Red-headed baby | Arthur River's Novelty Orchestra [Fred Hall and his Sugar Babies] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151850 | 10-in. | 10/16/1931 | Little Mary Brown | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W151894 | 10-in. | 11/27/1931 | I wonder who's under the moon with you tonight | The Cavaliers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152213 | 10-in. | 6/10/1932 | Just another dream of you | Joe Moss Orchestra ; Audrey Marsh | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152699 | 10-in. | 1/24/1934 | There goes my heart | Enric Madriguera Orchestra ; Tony Sacco | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | C1519 | 10-in. | 10/5/1936 | Margie | Hoosier Hot Shots | Instrumental quartet, with ensemble vocal | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W100314 | 10-in. | 7/2/1929 | Where are you, dream girl? | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W100350 | 10-in. | 12/9/1929 | Why? | Perley Stevens and his Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W351055 | 10-in. | 7/3/1931 | There's no other girl (After loving you) | Bobby Dix ; Jack Whitney and his Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W351111 | 10-in. | 10/8/1931 | Little Mary Brown | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W351137 | 10-in. | 11/23/1931 | I wonder who's under the moon with you tonight? | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-7845 | 10-in. | Mar. 1921 | I'm nobody's baby | Joseph Samuels Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| OKeh | 9130 | 10-in. | May 1925 | That's all there is, there ain't no more | Louis Forbstein ; Rex Newman ; Royal Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 9492 | 10-in. | 11/14/1925 | Want a little lovin' | Merritt Brunies ; Friars Inn Orchestra [Merritt Brunies] ; Lew King | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 9493 | 10-in. | 11/14/1925 | She's got 'em | Merritt Brunies ; Friars Inn Orchestra [Merritt Brunies] | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | 9701 | 10-in. | June 1926 | Gone | Alma Rotter | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 9717 | 10-in. | 6/15/1926 | Lonesome and sorry | Lillie Delk Christian ; Jimmie Noone ; Johnny St. Cyr | Female vocal solo, with clarinet and banjo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-70030 | 10-in. | July 1921 | Sweetheart | Benny Krueger’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-70547 | 10-in. | Mar. 1922 | Poor little me | Rega Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Benny," accessed May 15, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
Davis, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
"Davis, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 May 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Davis, Benny, 1895-1979 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no95052608
Wikidata: Benny Davis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1261089
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/34654423
MusicBrainz: Benny Davis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/11216ad6-0be5-40e7-817a-5b871900d638
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