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Ned Miller

Nathan "Ned" Miller (August 2, 1899 – January 26, 1990) was a British-born American songwriter, composer, music publisher, and actor who wrote the hit songs, "Why Should I Cry Over You", (a waltz ballad) in 1922, "Sunday" (a jazz standard) in 1926, and "Little Joe" (a jazz standard) in 1931. His music has been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Al Jolson, Carmen McRae, Stan Getz, Peggy Lee, the Ink Spots, Johnny Mercer, Benny Goodman, Andy Williams, and many others. His music has also been featured in weekly TV programs and films. In 1982, Ned Miller was inducted into the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Golden Circle after having been a member for fifty years.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 2, 1899 (London), Died January 26, 1990 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 126-130 of 130 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 18167 10-in. 1/13/1928 What'll you do Piccadilly Players Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 19109 10-in. 3/16/1929 My suppressed desire Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison N-800 10-in. 3/16/1929 My suppressed desire Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Gramophone BS1595 10-in. 2/20/1925 Rie mujer Emilio Sagi-Barba Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Gennett 13467 10-in. 2/23/1928 There must be a silver lining Ned Miller Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist  
(Results 126-130 of 130 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Miller, Ned," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113956.

Miller, Ned. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113956.

"Miller, Ned." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113956

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