Al Pearce

Albert Pearce (July 25, 1898 – June 2, 1961) was an American comedian, singer and banjo player who was a popular personality on several radio networks from 1928 to 1947.

Birth and Death Data: Born San Jose (city and county seat of Santa Clara County, California, United States), Died June 2, 1961 (Newport Beach (city in Orange County, California, United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

Notes: Performed with his brother Cal Pearce as the Pearce Brothers.

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W147841	10-in.	2/4/1929	The Utah trail	Pearce Brothers	Male vocal duet	vocalist
Columbia	W147844	10-in.	2/4/1929	Hobo Joe	Pearce Brothers	Male vocal duet	vocalist
Columbia	W148598	10-in.	6/20/1929	If I give up the saxophone (Will you come back to me)	Pearce Brothers	Male vocal duet	vocalist
Columbia	W148599	10-in.	6/20/1929	Barnacle Bill the sailor	Pearce Brothers	Male vocal duet	vocalist

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Pearce, Al. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 27, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115760.

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