Tim Spencer
Vernon Harold Timothy Spencer (July 13, 1908 – April 26, 1974) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Spencer is best known for founding the popular American Cowboy singing group the Sons of the Pioneers in 1933 along with Bob Nolan and Roy Rogers. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 13, 1908 (Webb City), Died April 26, 1974 (Apple Valley)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer, songwriter, harmony vocal, lyricist
Notes: Member of the Sons of the Pioneers.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-50 of 93 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | D7VB-1068 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | The sea walker | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | composer, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1069 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Read the bible every day | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | composer, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1075 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | Cowboy country | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, composer | |
| Victor | D7VB-1076 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | The bar none ranch (in the sky) | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal harmonies | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1086 | 10-in. | 10/17/1947 | Calico apron and a gingham gown | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1087 | 10-in. | 10/17/1947 | Happy birthday polka | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1700 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | A hundred and sixty acres | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1701 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | The last round-up | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1873 | 10-in. | 11/10/1947 | The old rugged cross | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal group, with instrumental trio | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1874 | 10-in. | 11/10/1947 | Power in the blood | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal group, with instrumental trio | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1876 | 10-in. | 11/10/1947 | Rounded up in glory | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal group, with instrumental trio | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2133 | 10-in. | 12/1/1947 | Blue Shadows on the Trail | Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet, whistling, and string band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2134 | 10-in. | 12/1/1947 | There'll never be another) Pecos Bill | Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet, and string band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2135 | 10-in. | 12/1/1947 | That palomino pal of mine | Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band and male vocal quartet | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2136 | 10-in. | 12/1/1947 | Home on the range | Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band and male vocal quartet | vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2730 | 10-in. | 12/22/1947 | Sentimental, worried and blue | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal group, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | D9VB-0617 | 10-in. | 4/28/1949 | Room full of roses | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal harmonies | composer | |
| Victor | D9VB-0619 | 10-in. | 4/28/1949 | Lie low little doggies (the cowboy's prayer) | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with recitation, male vocal chorus and string band | composer | |
| Victor | D9AB-1745 | 10-in. | 6/25/1949 | Room full of roses | Jack Searle | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | D9VB-2608 | 10-in. | 12/14/1949 | Love at the country fair | Dale Evans ; Lloyd Perryman ; Sons of the Pioneers | Female-male vocal duet, with string band, and vocal chorus | songwriter | |
| Victor | D9VB-2609 | 10-in. | 12/14/1949 | Wedding dolls (from your wedding cake) | Ken Curtis ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal chorus | composer | |
| Columbia | CO40692 | 10-in. | 4/13/1949 | Room full of roses | George Morgan | Male vocal solo, with string band | composer, lyricist | |
| Decca | 61927 | 10-in. | 2/22/1937 | Tumbling tumbleweeds | Sons of the Pioneers | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 93626 | 10-in. | 3/27/1941 | So long to the Red River valley | Sons of the Pioneers | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 93627 | 10-in. | 3/27/1941 | My love went without water | Sons of the Pioneers | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Tim," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112826.
Spencer, Tim. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112826.
"Spencer, Tim." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Spencer, Tim, 1908-1974 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2005100857
Wikidata: Tim Spencer (singer) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7804324
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