Columbia matrix 140342. What a life / May Singhi Breen ; Ben Smith
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| What a life (Primary title) | Disc label (RDI) |
| When no one loves you (Subtitle) | Brooks/Rust |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Joe Goodwin (lyricist) | |
| George A. Little (lyricist) | |
| Larry Shay (composer) | |
| Composer information source: Disc label; ADP. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| May Singhi Breen (instrumentalist : ukulele) | |
| Ben Smith (vocalist : tenor vocal) | |
| Billy Heagney (instrumentalist : piano) | |
Additional Information
- Description: Male vocal solo, with ukulele and piano
- Category: Vocal
- Language: English
- Master Size: 10-in.
| Notes |
|---|
| Information on takes listed as issued for this release is based on documentation found in the Columbia Master Book. The compiler of the CMB relied, in part, on examination of Columbia matrix cards. These cards indicate which takes were approved, or given the "OK" for mastering so metal parts could be produced. However, when multiple takes were approved for production it is not confirmed that all were issued. Further information may be found in this article. |
| Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/1925 New York, New York | 1 | Master | Harmony 20-H | |
| 2/11/1925 New York, New York | 2 | Master | Harmony 20-H | |
| 2/11/1925 New York, New York | Unknown | Master | Velvet Tone 1020-V |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Columbia matrix 140342. What a life / May Singhi Breen ; Ben Smith," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000030107/140342-What_a_life.
Columbia matrix 140342. What a life / May Singhi Breen ; Ben Smith. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000030107/140342-What_a_life.
"Columbia matrix 140342. What a life / May Singhi Breen ; Ben Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.
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