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George J. Gaskin

George J. Gaskin (February 1863 – December 14, 1920) was one of the most popular singers in the United States during the 1890s and an early American recording artist.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1863, Died 1920

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1916

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, performer

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 393 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Berliner 151 7-in. Nov. 1895 Henrietta, have you met her? Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 154 7-in. 4/3/1895 I long to see the girl I left behind Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 156 7-in. 10/29/1895 When you know the girl you love loves you George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 157 7-in. Before 1895 Tramp, tramp, tramp Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 158 7-in. 9/13/1894 Sweet Marie Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 159 7-in. 5/18/1896 Private Tommy Atkins Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 160[a] 7-in. 5/18/1896 Honey O George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 161 7-in. 4/17/1896 Down in Poverty Row Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 162 7-in. 10/31/1895 Sally in our alley Artists vary Male vocal duet vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 164 7-in. 3/30/1895 Old folks at home Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 167 7-in. 10/29/1895 Standing on the corner Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 168 7-in. 5/19/1896 Massa's in de cold cold ground George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 172 7-in. Before May 1895 Marching through Georgia Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 175 7-in. 9/5/1894 My old Kentucky home Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 176[a] 7-in. 10/29/1895 The sunshine of Paradise Alley Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 177 7-in. Before May 1895 When Johnny comes marching home again Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 178 7-in. 10/29/1895 I don’t want to play in your yard Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 181 7-in. 11/16/1896 Love’s old sweet song George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 182[a] 7-in. 10/29/1895 My beautiful Irish maid George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 183 7-in. Before 1895 Oh, promise me Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 187 7-in. Before Apr. 1899 Just tell them that you saw me George J. Gaskin Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 188 7-in. Before June 1895 Say au revoir, but not goodbye Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 189[a] 7-in. 4/17/1896 Just tell them that you saw me Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 190 7-in. 2/21/1896 I want yer, ma honey Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Berliner 192 7-in. Before May 1895 I’se gwine back to Dixie Artists vary Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 393 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gaskin, George J.," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.

Gaskin, George J.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.

"Gaskin, George J.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957

External Sources

Wikipedia: George J. Gaskin

Discogs: George J. Gaskin

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Gaskin, George J. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99835482

Wikidata: George J. Gaskin - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5540998

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/19020404

MusicBrainz: George J. Gaskin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/07ba8ac1-a1a4-4828-8ea9-7da0664b5490

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/438203

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