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 Bath, Died May 1, 1988 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter

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Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	G2WB-0218	10-in.	1/11/1956	I was the one	Elvis Presley	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
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
Herald	H-1235	10-in.	approximately 1956	Witness to the crime	Faye Adams		songwriter
Roost	1245	10-in.	approximately 1950	Rain in my eyes	(Little) Jimmy Scott		songwriter

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Demetrius, Claude," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/359768.

Demetrius, Claude. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/359768.

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

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