Billy Daniels
William Boone Daniels (September 12, 1915 – October 7, 1988) was an American singer active in the United States and Europe from the mid-1930s to 1988, notable for his hit recording of "That Old Black Magic" and his pioneering performances on early 1950s television. He was one of the first African-American entertainers to cross over into the mainstream. Daniels was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1977. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 12, 1915 (Jacksonville), Died October 7, 1988
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-065095 | 10-in. | 5/8/1941 | Penthouse serenade | Billy Daniels | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BS-065096 | 10-in. | 5/8/1941 | Diane (I'm in heaven when I see you smile) | Billy Daniels | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Decca | 73266 | 1/3/1946 | Soothe me | Andy Kirk Orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Daniels, Billy," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/310846.
Daniels, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/310846.
"Daniels, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Billy Daniels
Discogs: Billy Daniels
Allmusic: Billy Daniels
IMDb: Billy Daniels
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Daniels, Billy, 1915-1988 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no97000526
Wikidata: Billy Daniels - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4912425
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/27266360
MusicBrainz: Billy Daniels - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/fa485979-98c2-493d-be6d-b7e734e1453a
ISNI: 0000 0000 4328 9845 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000043289845
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