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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 476-500 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | 80109 | 10-in. | 9/14/1926 | That's my girl | Jazz Pilots ; Tom Stacks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80200 | 10-in. | 11/5/1926 | I love the moonlight | Markel's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80228 | 10-in. | 11/30/1926 | My baby knows how | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W80249 | 10-in. | 12/10/1926 | When I'm in your arms | Happy Hour Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | W80257 | 10-in. | 12/17/1926 | Never without you | Lem Cleg ; Markel's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80283 | 10-in. | 1/4/1927 | My little bunch of happiness | Bar Harbor Society Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80285 | 10-in. | 1/4/1927 | Here or there (As long as I'm with you) | Bar Harbor Society Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80411 | 10-in. | 2/10/1927 | Sad 'n' blue | Lou Gold's Society Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80478 | 10-in. | 2/23/1927 | Shanghai dream man | Irwin Abrams Hotel Manger Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and banjo solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W80934 | 10-in. | 5/24/1927 | She's got "it"! | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W80942 | 10-in. | 5/31/1927 | She's got "it"! | Frances King | Female vocal solo, with guitar and piano | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81012 | 10-in. | 6/14/1927 | Gorgeous | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81041 | 10-in. | 6/22/1927 | Meet me in the moonlight | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81153 | 10-in. | 7/8/1927 | It's a million to one you're in love | Irwin Abrams Hotel Manger Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81420 | 10-in. | 9/6/1927 | Sweetheart memories | Noble Sissle | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81427 | 10-in. | 9/9/1927 | Gorgeous | Beth Challis | Female vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81460 | 10-in. | 9/20/1927 | Are you thinking of me to-night? | Seger Ellis ; Justin Ring Trio | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81817 | 10-in. | 11/11/1927 | How long has this been goin' on? | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400082 | 10-in. | 2/14/1928 | Mary Ann | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400098 | 10-in. | 2/18/1928 | Tell me you're sorry | Nita Mitchell | Female vocal solo, with guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400574 | 10-in. | 4/9/1928 | I still remember—do you? | Esther White | Female vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W400626 | 10-in. | 4/19/1928 | Was last night the last night with you? | Madeline Beatty | Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400635 | 10-in. | 4/26/1928 | Was last night the last night with you? | Madeline Beatty | Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400830 | 10-in. | 6/26/1928 | I wonder | The Royal Music Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401453 | 10-in. | 12/13/1928 | That's how I feel about you, sweetheart | Goofus Five | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Benny," accessed May 13, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
Davis, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
"Davis, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 13 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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