James A. Butterfield

James Austin Butterfield (May 18, 1837 – July 6, 1891) was an American composer. His best-known composition is When You and I Were Young, Maggie, first published in 1866 (lyrics by George W. Johnson). Butterfield was born in England in 1837 and emigrated to the United States in 1856.

He was also the second president of the Music Teachers National Association, in 1878.

James A. Butterfield died in Chicago, Illinois and is buried in Graceland Cemetery.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 18, 1837, Died July 6, 1891 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 51-57 of 57 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 7045 10-in. 12/4/1919 When you and I were young, Maggie Lou Chiha Frisco Xylophone solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 7369 10-in. 5/26/1920 When you and I were young, Maggie Frieda Hempel ; Lyric Quartet Soprano vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra composer  
Edison 7510 10-in. 9/2/1920 When you and I were young, Maggie Lou Chiha Frisco Xylophone solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 8057 10-in. 6/9/1921 When you and I were young, Maggie Dan Lieberfeld ; Herbert Soman Violin solo, with piano composer  
Edison 10375 10-in. 5/15/1925 When you and I were young, Maggie Edna White Trumpet solo composer  
Edison 10869 10-in. 3/5/1926 When you and I were young, Maggie James Doherty ; Kaplan's Melodists Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Vocalion 13116 10-in. Apr. 1924 When you and I were young, Maggie George Reneau Male vocal solo, with guitar and harmonica composer  
(Results 51-57 of 57 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Butterfield, James A.," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116455.

Butterfield, James A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116455.

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