Claude Demetrius

Claude Demetrius (August 3, 1916 – May 1, 1988) was an American songwriter. He was known for his rockabilly songs, some of which were made famous by singers such as Elvis Presley.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 3, 1916 (Bath), Died May 1, 1988 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D6VB-2481 10-in. 7/15/1946 Ain't that just like a woman Pat Flowers ; Rhythm (Pat Flowers) Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet songwriter  
Victor D7VB-1083 10-in. 10/16/1947 Please stop playing those blues, boy Louis Armstrong ; Louis Armstrong All-Stars ; Jack Teagarden Male vocal duet, with jazz sextet songwriter  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Demetrius, Claude," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/359768.

Demetrius, Claude. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/359768.

"Demetrius, Claude." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/359768

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