Victor matrix C-17855. Songs of the past, no. 15 / Victor Mixed Chorus

TitleSource
Songs of the past, no. 15 (Primary title)Disc label
O dem golden slippers ; Darling Nellie Gray ; Shine on ; Carry me back to old Virginny ; Zip Coon ; I'se gwine back to Dixie ; In the morning by the bright light (Medley contents)Victor ledgers
Authors and ComposersNotes
James A. Bland (composer)"O dem golden slippers"; "Carry me back to old Virginny"; "In the morning by the bright light."
Benjamin Russel Hanby (composer)"Darling Nellie Gray."
Luke Schoolcraft (composer)"Shine on."
Edwin Pearce Christy (arranger)"Carry me back to old Virginny."
C. A. White (composer)"I'se gwine back."
PersonnelNotes
Victor Mixed Chorus (Vocal group)
Olive Kline (vocalist : soprano vocal)
Lucy Isabelle Marsh (vocalist : soprano vocal)Takes 1-3.
Frances Hosea (vocalist : contralto)
Marguerite Dunlap (vocalist : contralto)
Reinald Werrenrath (vocalist : baritone vocal)
Harry Macdonough (vocalist : tenor vocal)
William F. Hooley (vocalist : bass vocal)
Lambert Murphy (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Walter B. Rogers (conductor)
Elizabeth Wheeler (vocalist : soprano vocal)Takes 4-6.
Additional Information
  • Description: Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 12-in.
Notes
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Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
6/13/1916 Camden, New Jersey 1 Hold/destroy
6/13/1916 Camden, New Jersey 2 Destroy
6/13/1916 Camden, New Jersey 3 Master/hold
6/21/1916 Camden, New Jersey 4 Hold/destroy
6/21/1916 Camden, New Jersey 5 Destroy
6/21/1916 Camden, New Jersey 6 Master Victor 35568 12-in.

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Songs of the past, no. 15 / Victor Mixed Chorus - Victor 35568 - Take 6 - 6/21/1916
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6/21/1916 Camden, New Jersey 6 Master Gramophone 04741 12-in.
6/21/1916 Camden, New Jersey 6 Master Gramophone C-1083 12-in. Listed as by Light Opera Co.

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