Arthur Prysock

Arthur Prysock Jr. (January 1, 1924 or 1929 – June 21, 1997) was an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his deep baritone, influenced by Billy Eckstine. According to his obituary in The New York Times, "his heavy, deep voice projected a calm, reassuring virility."

Birth and Death Data: Born Spartanburg, Died June 21, 1997 (Hamilton)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1944 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, songwriter

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

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 52 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Mercury	10393	10-in.	1954	This I know	Arthur Prysock	vocalist
Mercury	10394	10-in.	1954	I'll never let you cry	Arthur Prysock	vocalist
Mercury	10395	10-in.	1954	If you don't somebody will	Arthur Prysock	vocalist
Mercury	10396	10-in.	1954	Take care of yourself	Arthur Prysock	vocalist
Peacock	UV 1014	10-in.	1956	There goes the mailman	Arthur Prysock	vocalist, songwriter
Peacock	UV 1015	10-in.	1956	O-ho-o-yeh (what the heck)	John W. Pate ; Arthur Prysock	vocalist
Decca	72408	10-in.	10/4/1944	They all say I'm the biggest fool	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	73104	10-in.	11/7/1945	One thing I could never do	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	73789		1/28/1947	I wonder where our love has gone	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	74120		10/30/1947	Serves me right	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	74212		12/9/1947	You better change your ways	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	74415		12/26/1947	It was swell knowing you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	74965		6/6/1949	As I love you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	74966		6/6/1949	Did you see Jackie Robinson hit that ball	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	75590		12/12/1949	Because (D'Hardelot), part 1	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	75591		12/12/1949	Because (D'Hardelot), part 2	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	75630		12/27/1949	Tell me what they're saying	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	75842		2/8/1950	When day is done	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	80088		10/26/1950	I cry	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	80090		10/26/1950	We'd only start it all over again	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	80285		12/19/1950	Jet	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	80455		1/24/1951	What will I tell my heart	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	80457		1/24/1951	At last	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	80696		3/14/1951	A handful of stars	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist
Decca	80697		3/14/1951	Two cigarettes in the dark	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist

(Results 1-25 of 52 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Prysock, Arthur," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/338552.

Prysock, Arthur. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/338552.

"Prysock, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.