Ted Lewis
Theodore Leopold Friedman (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), known as Ted Lewis, was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II. He was known by the moniker "Mr. Entertainment" or Ted "Is Everybody Happy?" Lewis. He died of lung failure in August 1971. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 6, 1890 (Circleville), Died August 25, 1971 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, vocalist, clarinet, composer, lyricist, songwriter, speaker, whistling
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 151-175 of 319 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W142955 | 10-in. | 11/23/1926 | Some of these days | Ted Lewis and his Band ; Sophie Tucker | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W142962 | 10-in. | 11/26/1926 | Wistful and blue | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W142963 | 10-in. | 11/26/1926 | If you see Sally | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W143442 | 10-in. | 2/6/1927 | Wandering in dreamland | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W143443 | 10-in. | 2/6/1927 | Lily | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W143640 | 10-in. | 3/23/1927 | Wah! Wah! | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W143708 | 10-in. | 3/23/1927 | The Darktown Strutters' Ball | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W143997 | 10-in. | 4/21/1927 | The Memphis blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W143998 | 10-in. | 4/21/1927 | Frankie and Johnny | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W144052 | 10-in. | 4/27/1927 | Fifty million Frenchmen can't be wrong | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W144053 | 10-in. | 4/27/1927 | One sweet letter from you | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W144247 | 10-in. | 6/2/1927 | Alexander's ragtime band | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W144261 | 10-in. | 6/8/1927 | Down the old church aisle | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W144262 | 10-in. | 6/8/1927 | Beale Street blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W144990 | 10-in. | 11/18/1927 | The sweetheart of Sigma Chi | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W144991 | 10-in. | 11/18/1927 | Is everybody happy now? | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter, leader | |
| Columbia | W145395 | 10-in. | 12/23/1927 | Keep sweeping the cobwebs off the moon | Ruth Etting ; Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W145420 | 10-in. | 12/16/1927 | Good night | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W145421 | 10-in. | 12/16/1927 | Away down South in heaven | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | 145496 | 10-in. | 1/10/1928 | Is everybody happy now? | Night Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W145552 | 10-in. | 1/18/1928 | Mary Ann | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W145588 | 10-in. | 1/26/1928 | Cobble-stones | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W145606 | 10-in. | 2/1/1928 | Start the band | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, lyricist, leader | |
| Columbia | W145794 | 10-in. | 3/21/1928 | Oh, baby! | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W145797 | 10-in. | 3/22/1928 | Hello Montreal! | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Ted," accessed May 3, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
Lewis, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.
"Lewis, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 3 May 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Ted Lewis
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LCNAR: Lewis, Ted, 1892-1971 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93016143
Wikidata: Ted Lewis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q447255
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/2661753
MusicBrainz: Ted Lewis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ae1bba72-7bf8-4d14-ad8f-17f5bcad8d57
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