Columbia matrix W147401. The spell of the blues / George Dewey Washington
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| The spell of the blues (Primary title) | Disc label (RDI) |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Dave Dreyer (lyricist) | |
| Arthur Johnston (composer) | |
| Herman Ruby (lyricist) | |
| Composer information source: Disc label; ADP. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| George Dewey Washington (vocalist : baritone vocal) | |
- Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
- Instrumentation: Clarinet or alto saxophone, cornet, trombone, banjo, and piano
- Category: Vocal
- Language: English
- Master Size: 10-in.
| Notes |
|---|
| Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/1928 New York, New York | 1 | Unknown | ||
| 12/10/1928 New York, New York | 2 | Unknown | ||
| 12/10/1928 New York, New York | 3 | Unknown | ||
| 1/5/1929 New York, New York | 4 | Unknown | ||
| 1/5/1929 New York, New York | 5 | Master | Columbia 1700-D | |
| 1/5/1929 New York, New York | 6 | Master | Columbia 1700-D | |
| 1/5/1929 New York, New York | 7 | Unknown | ||
| 1/5/1929 New York, New York | Unknown | Unknown | Columbia (U.K.) 5364 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Columbia matrix W147401. The spell of the blues / George Dewey Washington," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000036966/W147401-The_spell_of_the_blues.
Columbia matrix W147401. The spell of the blues / George Dewey Washington. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000036966/W147401-The_spell_of_the_blues.
"Columbia matrix W147401. The spell of the blues / George Dewey Washington." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.
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