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 76-100 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-39689 | 10-in. | 7/21/1927 | It's a million to one you're in love | Virginians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-39905 | 10-in. | 7/26/1927 | Meet me in the moonlight | Johnny Hamp ; Kentucky Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39909 | 10-in. | 7/27/1927 | It's a million to one you're in love | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-39990 | 10-in. | 8/18/1927 | Are you thinking of me to-night? | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-40957 | 10-in. | 11/27/1927 | Waiting for the rainbow | Greta Woodson | Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-41586 | 10-in. | 1/27/1928 | Mary Ann | Johnny Marvin ; Ed Smalle | Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-42411 | 10-in. | 2/6/1928 | Mary Ann | Billy Hillpot ; Jacques Renard Cocoanut Grove Orchestra ; Harold Lambert | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-42957 | 10-in. | 9/14/1928 | Sincerely I do | Charlie Fry ; Million Dollar Pier Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-43437 | 10-in. | 4/5/1928 | Who wouldn't be blue? | Ted Weems Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-45560 | 10-in. | 6/5/1928 | I wonder | Franklyn Baur | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-45890 | 10-in. | 7/19/1928 | Driftwood | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-45909 | 10-in. | 6/18/1928 | Tell me you're sorry | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-46143 | 10-in. | 8/21/1928 | I wonder | Ted Weems Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo (takes 4-6) | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-47775 | 10-in. | 10/22/1928 | I still keep dreaming of you | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-48447 | 10-in. | 12/10/1928 | Carolina moon | Gene Austin | Male vocal solo, with saxophone and orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-48531 | 10-in. | 1/2/1929 | Wait a little while, sweetheart | Edwin J. McEnelly Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-48656 | 10-in. | 12/3/1928 | That's how I feel about you | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-48843 | 10-in. | 1/31/1929 | That's how I feel about you | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-48950 | 10-in. | 4/1/1929 | Carolina moon | Jesse Crawford | Pipe organ solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-49629 | 10-in. | 1/10/1929 | Carolina moon | Burt Lorin ; The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-50548 | 10-in. | 3/16/1929 | After thinking it over | Ken Allen ; Herman Kenin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-50873 | 10-in. | 4/28/1929 | Sweetheart, where are you tonight | Gus Arnheim ; Gus Arnheim Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-51251 | 10-in. | 4/23/1929 | Oh sweetheart, where are you tonight? | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-51673 | 10-in. | 5/1/1929 | Just another kiss | Franklyn Baur | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-51997 | 10-in. | 5/13/1929 | Just another kiss | Bob Borger ; George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Benny," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
Davis, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
"Davis, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 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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