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 651-675 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E26464-E26465 | 10-in. | 2/10/1928 | Mary Ann | Radio Franks | Male vocal duet with saxophone, steel guitar, and piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26743-E26744 | 10-in. | 2/29/1928 | Bluebird sing me a song | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E30832-E30833 | 10-in. | Sept. 1929 | There’s too many eyes (That "wanna" make eyes at two pretty eyes that I love) | Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30922-E30923 | 10-in. | Sept. 1929 | All that I’m asking is sympathy | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31111-E31112 | 10-in. | 10/7/1929 | Collegiate Sam | Six Jumping Jacks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E31530-E31531 | 10-in. | Nov. 1929 | Why? | Colonial Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E31532-E31533 | 10-in. | Nov. 1929 | It’s you I love | Colonial Club Orchestra ; Ranny Weeks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E34876-E34877 | 10-in. | 10/16/1930 | Ukulele moon | Castlewood Marimba Band | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E37169/E37174 | 10-in. | 9/24/1931 | There’s nothing too good for my baby | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | STL856 | 10-in. | Nov. 1928 | Some night when you're lonely | Coronado Hotel Orchestra ; Allister Wylie | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C1812 | 10-in. | 3/28/1928 | Mary Ann | Dick Powell | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | TC2906 | 10-in. | 2/1/1929 | That’s how I feel about you | Jesse Cryor | Male vocal solo, with banjo and piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C3397 | 10-in. | 4/29/1929 | Let’s talk it over | Freddie Rose | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C6390 | 10-in. | September 1930 | Ukulele moon | Al Carney | Organ solo, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7392 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | I’m happy when you’re happy | Tom Gerun Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C697-C700 | 10-in. | Feb. 1927 | Sad 'n' blue | Jules Herbuveaux ; Palmer House Victorians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | [C1032-C1034d] | 10-in. | 7/8/1927 | Meet me in the moonlight | Jules Herbuveaux ; Palmer House Victorians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take [C1032-C1034d]-3) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C1073-C1076 | 10-in. | 7/28/1927 | Meet me in the moonlight | Jules Herbuveaux Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take C1073) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C1736-C1738 | 10-in. | 3/20/1928 | Driftwood | Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take C1738) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C1739-C1741 | 10-in. | 3/20/1928 | Bluebird, sing me a song | Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take C1741) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C1792-C1793 | 10-in. | 3/24/1928 | We ain’t got nothin’ to lose | Ruth Muse | Female vocal solo, with piano, violin, and cello | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | LAE252 | 10-in. | 8/27/1928 | Sincerely I do | Steve Bowers ; Tom Gerunovich Roof Garden Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | LAE496 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Just another kiss | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | LAE808 | 10-in. | 5/29/1930 | Sharing | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | 519W-521W | 10-in. | 3/10/1925 | Oh, how I miss you tonight | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Benny," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
Davis, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
"Davis, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.
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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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