William Johnson
William Luther Johnson (September 30, 1912 – July 5, 1960) was an American alto saxophonist, clarinetist, and arranger. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 30, 1912 (Jacksonville), Died July 5, 1960
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: saxophone, leader, vocalist, composer, songwriter, guitar
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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 105 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-073291 | 10-in. | 5/27/1942 | Country boy | Erskine Hawkins Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter, instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-075527 | 10-in. | 6/29/1942 | Bear-mash blues | Erskine Hawkins Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-075528 | 10-in. | 6/29/1942 | Knock me a kiss | Erskine Hawkins Orchestra ; Ida James | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-075529 | 10-in. | 6/29/1942 | 'Tain't no good | Erskine Hawkins Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | D7VB-0627 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | Pretty eyed baby | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist, songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-0628 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | Don't you think I oughta know | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist, composer | |
| Victor | D7VB-0629 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | That night we said goodbye | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist, songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-0630 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | You didn't have to say I love you | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist, songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-0631 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | Shorty's got to go | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-0632 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | Half a love | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist, songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-0633 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | Leave it to fate, Gate | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist, songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-0634 | 10-in. | 3/5/1947 | Sharkies' boogie | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader | |
| Victor | D7VB-1483 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | You're the dream of a lifetime | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal trio and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader | |
| Victor | D7VB-1484 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | Chickasaw limited | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1485 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | My baby's giving me the brush | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal trio and jazz/dance quintet | leader, instrumentalist, saxophone, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1486 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | My little red head | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | leader, instrumentalist, saxophone, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1488 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | Elevator boogie | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | leader, instrumentalist, saxophone, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1489 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | For once in your life | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1490 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | I learned to cry (when you said good-bye) | Gus Gordon ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | leader, instrumentalist, saxophone, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1963 | 10-in. | 11/2/1947 | Mama, mama, mama | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz quintet | vocalist, leader, instrumentalist, saxophone, songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-1964 | 10-in. | 11/2/1947 | Believe me, beloved | Gus Gordon ; William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz quintet | vocalist, leader, instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | D7VB-1965 | 10-in. | 11/2/1947 | So tired | Gus Gordon ; William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz quintet | vocalist, leader, instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | D7VB-2018 | 10-in. | 11/8/1947 | My baby likes to be-bop (and I like to be-bop too) | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2019 | 10-in. | 11/8/1947 | Let's be sweethearts again | Gus Gordon ; William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2020 | 10-in. | 11/8/1947 | Say something nice about me | Gus Gordon ; William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz quintet | instrumentalist, saxophone, leader, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, William," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113646.
Johnson, William. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113646.
"Johnson, William." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Johnson, William, 1912-1960 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2007090070
Wikidata: William Johnson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4909625
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/101035698
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