Lester Melrose
Lester Franklin Melrose (December 14, 1891 – April 12, 1968) was a talent scout who was one of the first American producers of Chicago blues records. |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 14, 1891 (Sumner), Died April 12, 1968
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: session supervisor, composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 126-150 of 191 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | D7VB-1058 | 10-in. | 10/2/1947 | You should give some away | Jazz Gillum | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1059 | 10-in. | 10/2/1947 | Take a little walk with me | Jazz Gillum | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1060 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Katie May | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1061 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Hey mama - everything's all right | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1062 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Hoodoo lady blues | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1063 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Lonesome world to me | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1064 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Roberta blues | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1065 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Just like a spider | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1066 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Someday | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1067 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | That's why I'm lonesome | Arthur Crudup | Male vocal solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1070 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Mama mama | Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1073 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Walking and drinking | Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1078 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | Facing life | Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) ; Washboard Sam | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1079 | 10" | 10/16/1947 | No special rider | Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) ; Washboard Sam | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1080 | 10" | 10/16/1947 | Ramblin with that woman | Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) ; Washboard Sam | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1081 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | Love me or let me be | Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) ; Washboard Sam | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1109 | 10-in. | 10/28/1947 | Why did she leave me | Boogie Band (Eddie Boyd) ; Little Eddie Boyd | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1110 | 10-in. | 10/28/1947 | Playmate shuffle | Boogie Band (Eddie Boyd) ; Little Eddie Boyd | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1111 | 10-in. | 10/28/1947 | Mr. highway man | Boogie Band (Eddie Boyd) ; Little Eddie Boyd | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1112 | 10-in. | 10/28/1947 | Getting my divorce | Boogie Band (Eddie Boyd) ; Little Eddie Boyd | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1115 | 10-in. | 10/31/1947 | Keep jumping | Tampa Red | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1117 | 10-in. | 10/31/1947 | Roaming and rambling | Tampa Red | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1132 | 10-in. | 11/4/1947 | She's just my size | Washboard Sam | Male vocal solo, with washboard band | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1133 | 10-in. | 11/4/1947 | You know how I feel | Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) | Male vocal solo, with washboard band | session supervisor | |
| Victor | D7VB-1134 | 10-in. | 11/4/1947 | Fool about that woman | Washboard Sam | Male vocal solo, with washboard band | session supervisor |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Melrose, Lester," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114481.
Melrose, Lester. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114481.
"Melrose, Lester." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Lester Melrose
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Melrose, Lester, 1891-1968 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008155250
Wikidata: Lester Melrose - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q329243
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/14596819
MusicBrainz: Lester Melrose - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2f4cff52-2c86-4a2d-86f4-2f3870b5ce58
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