Joe Davis
Joseph M. Davis (October 6, 1896 – September 3, 1978) was an American music producer, publisher and promoter in jazz, rhythm and blues and pop music. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 6, 1896 (New York City), Died September 3, 1978 (Louisville)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, composer, lyricist, vocalist, author
Notes: Wrote under many pseudonyms, including Roxanne Hampton, Leslie Beacon, and Bert Kapp. Often sub-credited as "The Melody Man."
See Also: Hampton, Roxanne
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Recordings (Results 126-150 of 184 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W149430 | 10-in. | 11/15/1929 | Dixie jamboree | Fred Rich Orchestra ; The Rollickers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W150131 | 10-in. | 3/27/1930 | Keep it to yourself | Bessie Smith | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental quartet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150384 | 10-in. | 5/3/1930 | Night-time is love-time (When I'm with you) | Bill Coty ; Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Lloyd Keating and his Music] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | [W]150554 | 10-in. | 6/2/1930 | You can't take my mem'ries from me | Tom Frawley ; Lloyd Keating and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W150626 | 10-in. | 7/8/1930 | Pretty face | Jerry Mason and his Californians [Lou Gold Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | [W]150736 | 10-in. | 8/26/1930 | Dark Hawaiian eyes | Tom Frawley ; Lloyd Keating and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]150737 | 10-in. | 8/26/1930 | It ain't no fault of mine | Jim Andrews ; Louisiana Collegians [Lloyd Keating and his Music] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W150796 | 10-in. | 9/12/1930 | You'd rather forget than forgive | Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra [Lloyd Keating and his Music] ; Tom Frawley | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W151415 | 10-in. | 3/12/1931 | Another broken heart | Art Gillham | Male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W152352 | 10-in. | 1/13/1933 | He's a son of the South | Claude Hopkins ; Roseland Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W100341 | 10-in. | 11/15/1929 | Dixie jamboree | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| OKeh | S-7081 | 10-in. | ca. Nov. 1919 | Why don’t you drive my blues away | Al Bernard | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-7512 | 10-in. | July 1920 | A picture of Mother | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-70012 | 10-in. | July 1921 | Won't someone help me find my lovin' man? | Five Jazz Bell Hops ; Daisy Martin | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80694 | 10-in. | 4/4/1927 | Right or wrong | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W80695 | 10-in. | 4/4/1927 | A picture of Mother | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, lyricist | |
| OKeh | W80938 | 10-in. | 5/26/1927 | Like an angel you flew into everyone's heart | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W80939 | 10-in. | 5/26/1927 | What would you say? | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81385 | 10-in. | 9/22/1927 | My Tennessee mountain home | Vance’s Tennessee Breakdowners | Instrumental trio, with male vocal duet | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81425 | 10-in. | 9/8/1927 | Best friend blues | Margaret Johnson | Female vocal solo, with clarinet and piano | composer, lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81788 | 10-in. | 11/5/1927 | After I've called you sweetheart (How can I call you friend?) | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W81789 | 10-in. | 11/5/1927 | The hours I spent with you | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W400039 | 10-in. | 1/23/1928 | Hawaiian mother o' mine | Ferera and Paaluhi | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | composer | |
| OKeh | W400095 | 10-in. | 2/17/1928 | You'd rather forget than forgive | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W400132 | 10-in. | 3/6/1928 | You'd rather forget than forgive | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Joe," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110340.
Davis, Joe. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110340.
"Davis, Joe." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Davis, Joe, 1896-1978 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no96045795
Wikidata: Joe Davis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1251766
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/87298226
MusicBrainz: Joe Davis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/48e5f8d2-93c9-486d-9268-d5ebd2253ac0
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