Irene Higginbotham

Irene Higginbotham (June 11, 1918 – August 27, 1988) was an American songwriter and concert pianist. She is best known for co-writing the Billie Holiday song "Good Morning Heartache" (1946).

Birth and Death Data: Born June 11, 1918 (Worcester), Died August 27, 1988 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-053795 10-in. 1/2/1941 Liver Lip Jones Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer, lyricist  
Victor BS-062860 10-in. 3/19/1941 The boogie beat'll getcha (If you don't watch out) Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Higginbotham, Irene," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355401.

Higginbotham, Irene. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355401.

"Higginbotham, Irene." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355401

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