Frankie Yankovic

Frank John Yankovic (July 28, 1915 – October 14, 1998) was an American accordion player and polka musician. Known as "America's Polka King", Yankovic was considered the premier artist to play in the Slovenian style during his long career. He was not related to fellow accordionist and song parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic, although the two collaborated.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 28, 1915 (Davis), Died October 14, 1998 (New Port Richey)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, vocalist, composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 51-56 of 56 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia CO40295 10-in. either 1948 or 1949 Rosalinda waltz The Marlin Sisters ; Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with mixed vocal ensemble leader, composer, vocalist  
Columbia CO40296 10-in. either 1948 or 1949 Bye bye, my baby Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet vocalist, leader, songwriter  
Columbia CO40297 10-in. either 1948 or 1949 You'll be sorry from now on The Marlin Sisters ; Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with mixed vocal ensemble vocalist, leader  
Columbia CO40779 10-in. 1949 St. Bernard waltz Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet vocalist, leader  
Columbia CO40781 10-in. 1949 Susy Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet vocalist, leader  
Columbia CO42731 10-in. 1949 Tic-tock polka Yankovic Family Circle ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with vocal ensemble leader  
(Results 51-56 of 56 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yankovic, Frankie," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/354805.

Yankovic, Frankie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/354805.

"Yankovic, Frankie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/354805

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