Victor matrix BVE-42479. The grass grows greener (Way down home) / Johnny Johnson ; Statler Pennsylvanians

TitleSource
The grass grows greener (Way down home) (Primary title)Victor ledgers
Authors and ComposersNotes
Jack Yellen (lyricist)
Dan Dougherty (composer)
Composer information source: Victor ledgers.
PersonnelNotes
Statler Pennsylvanians (Musical group)
Johnny Johnson (director)
Harry Shackleford (vocalist)
Bob Treaster (vocalist)
Sam Browne (vocalist : baritone vocal)
Additional Information
  • Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus
  • Instrumentation: Violin, bass, 2 saxophones, cornet, trombone, tuba, banjo, piano, and traps
  • Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers mention presence of [Leonard W.] Joy, but do not indicate his role.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
2/24/1928 New York, New York 1 Destroy
2/24/1928 New York, New York 2 Master Victor 21275 10-in.
2/24/1928 New York, New York 3 Destroy
2/24/1928 New York, New York 4 Hold

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix BVE-42479. The grass grows greener (Way down home) / Johnny Johnson ; Statler Pennsylvanians," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800016715/BVE-42479-The_grass_grows_greener_Way_down_home.

Victor matrix BVE-42479. The grass grows greener (Way down home) / Johnny Johnson ; Statler Pennsylvanians. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800016715/BVE-42479-The_grass_grows_greener_Way_down_home.

"Victor matrix BVE-42479. The grass grows greener (Way down home) / Johnny Johnson ; Statler Pennsylvanians." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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