Monette Moore
Monette Moore (May 19, 1902 in Gainesville, Texas – October 21, 1962 in Garden Grove, California) was an American jazz and classic female blues singer. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Gainesville (city in Texas, United States), Died October 21, 1962 (Garden Grove (city in Orange County, California, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, songwriter, composer, lyricist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-36916 | 10-in. | 11/9/1926 | If you don't like potatoes | Monette Moore | Female vocal solo, with clarinet, cornet, and piano | vocalist, songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-36917 | 10-in. | 11/9/1926 | Somebody's been lovin' my baby | Monette Moore | Female vocal solo, with clarinet, cornet, and piano | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-37572 | 10-in. | 1/26/1927 | Moaning sinner | Monette Moore | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-37573 | 10-in. | 1/26/1927 | Hard hearted papa | Monette Moore | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-38115 | 10-in. | 2/25/1927 | Paradise wobble | Charlie Johnson’s Paradise Ten ; Monette Moore | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-38116 | 10-in. | 2/25/1927 | Birmingham black bottom | Charlie Johnson’s Paradise Ten ; Monette Moore | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-38117 | 10-in. | 2/25/1927 | Don't you leave me here | Charlie Johnson’s Paradise Ten ; Monette Moore | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-41639 | 10-in. | 1/24/1928 | You ain't the one | Charlie Johnson’s Paradise Ten | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-57199 | 10-in. | 12/6/1929 | Smilin' face | Royal Flush Orchestra ; Fess Williams | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W141153 | 10-in. | 10/19/1925 | Take it easy | Monette Moore | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with cornet and piano | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W141154 | 10-in. | 10/19/1925 | Get it fixed | Monette Moore | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with cornet and piano | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W141902 | 10-in. | 4/2/1926 | You can't proposition me | Bessie Brown ; George W. Williams | Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | HCO3864 | 10-in. | 8/9/1949 | Peace, sister, peace | Ebonaires ; Monette Moore ; Phil Moore Orchestra | Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal chorus | vocalist | |
| Columbia | HCO3866 | 10-in. | 8/9/1949 | Keep 'em guessing | Monette Moore | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E1574-E1576 | 10-in. | 10/31/1925 | How can I miss you when you're gone | Billy Higgins ; Alberta Perkins | Female-male vocal duet, with clarinet and piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E1577-E1579 | 10-in. | 10/31/1925 | You can't proposition me | Billy Higgins ; Alberta Perkins | Female-male vocal duet, with clarinet and piano | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | TO1210 | 10-in. | 9/28/1932 | Shine on your shoes; Louisiana hayride | Monette Moore | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 60520 | 10-in. | 2/19/1936 | Rhythm for sale | Monette Moore | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 60521 | 10-in. | 2/19/1936 | Two old maids in a folding bed | Monette Moore | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 74006 | 7/16/1947 | Another woman's man | Monette Moore | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 74007 | 7/16/1947 | Please Mr. Blues | Monette Moore | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Moore, Monette," accessed January 3, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104924.
Moore, Monette. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 3, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104924.
"Moore, Monette." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 3 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Moore, Monette - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85138441
Wikidata: Monette Moore - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q425749
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/14960868
MusicBrainz: Monette Moore - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/f4c89155-3125-45d6-9afe-88126f07e427
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