Earl Burtnett

Earl Burtnett (February 7, 1896 – January 2, 1936) was an American bandleader, songwriter and pianist who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 7, 1896 (Harrisburg), Died January 2, 1936 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1916 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, arranger

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 176-200 of 219 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick LAE803 10-in. 5/24/1930 So beats my heart for you Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE852 10-in. 7/30/1930 Go home and tell your mother Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE853 10-in. 7/30/1930 I’m doin’ that thing Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE854 10-in. 7/31/1930 It must be you Zelma O'Neal Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick LAE855 10-in. 7/31/1930 We’d make a peach of a pair Zelma O'Neal Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick LAE857 10-in. 8/15/1930 Little white lies Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE858 10-in. 8/15/1930 I wonder how it feels (To be head over heels in love) Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE873 10-in. 9/19/1930 Say “oui,” cherie Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader, vocalist  
Brunswick LAE874 10-in. 9/19/1930 The wedding of the birds Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader, vocalist  
Brunswick LAE877 10-in. 9/24/1930 Just a little dance, mam’selle Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio and vocal ensemble; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE878 10-in. 9/24/1930 Sweetheart of my student days Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE902 10-in. 11/14/1930 It must be true Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LAE903 10-in. 11/14/1930 The little things in life Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LA912 10-in. 12/13/1930 To make a long story short (I love you) Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (takes G[1] and G[2]) leader  
Brunswick LA913 10-in. 12/13/1930 Truly Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (takes G[1] and G[2]) leader  
Brunswick LA916 10-in. 1/16/1931 To make a long story short (I love you) Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (takes G[1] and G[2]) leader  
Brunswick LA917 10-in. 1/16/1931 I surrender, dear Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LA918 10-in. 1/16/1931 Night of romance Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, composer, lyricist  
Brunswick LA954 10-in. 2/13/1931 To make a long story short (I love you) Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick LA955 10-in. 2/13/1931 I surrender, dear Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick LA956 10-in. 2/13/1931 Imagine (Imaginate) Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) songwriter, leader  
Brunswick LA957 10-in. 2/13/1931 I’ve found what I wanted in you Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick LA981 10-in. 3/28/1931 She went Havana Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick LA982 10-in. 3/28/1931 Sing another chorus, please Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader, songwriter  
Brunswick A39-A41 10-in. 5/8/1924 Oriental love dreams Paul Ash ; Granada Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
(Results 176-200 of 219 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Burtnett, Earl," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110441.

Burtnett, Earl. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110441.

"Burtnett, Earl." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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