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Charles Harrison

Charles William Harrison (September 11, 1878 – February 2, 1965) was an American tenor ballad singer. He recorded under the pseudonyms: Hugh Donovan, Billy Burton, Charles Hilton, and Norman Terrell.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 11, 1878 (Jersey City), Died February 2, 1965 (Summit)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, vocalist

Notes: Also identified as Charles W. Harrison.

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 645 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-13895 10-in. 10/2/1913 When you and I were young, Maggie Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13980 10-in. 10/22/1913 Com'e gentil serenade Charles Harrison Tenor vocal solo, with harp vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-13995 12-in. 10/24/1913 Gems from Aïda Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-13996 12-in. 10/24/1913 Gems from Aïda Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14057 12-in. 11/11/1913 A furtive tear Charles Harrison Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14058 12-in. 11/11/1913 All hail, thou dwelling lowly Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14148 10-in. 12/3/1913 A little love, a little kiss Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14149 10-in. 12/3/1913 Questa o quella Charles Harrison Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14150 10-in. 12/3/1913 Little grey home in the West Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with cello obbligato and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14199 10-in. 12/15/1913 Macushla Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14410 12-in. 2/4/1914 Gems from Queen of the movies Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14411 12-in. 2/4/1914 Gems from Sari Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14445 10-in. 2/11/1914 Pilgrims' chorus Victor Male Chorus Male vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14446 10-in. 2/11/1914 Anvil chorus Victor Male Chorus Male vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14447 10-in. 2/11/1914 Anvil chorus Victor Male Chorus Male vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-14569 10-in. 3/30/1928 America Victor Mixed Chorus Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-14570 10-in. 3/30/1928 The star spangled banner Victor Mixed Chorus Vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15019 10-in. 6/29/1914 You planted a rose in the garden of love Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15020 10-in. 6/29/1914 Where my caravan has rested Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15029 10-in. 6/29/1914 Mary, you're a little bit old-fashioned Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15048 10-in. 7/7/1914 Vesti la giubba Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15147 10-in. 8/25/1914 Once again Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-15563 12-in. 4/11/1928 Gems from La traviata Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-15564 12-in. 1/5/1915 Gems from La traviata Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15826 10-in. 3/24/1915 Runaway June Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 26-50 of 645 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harrison, Charles," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110869.

Harrison, Charles. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110869.

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

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110869

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