Stuart Hamblen

Carl Stuart Hamblen (October 20, 1908 – March 8, 1989) was an American entertainer who became one of radio's first singing cowboys in 1926, going on to become a singer, actor, radio show host, and songwriter. He underwent a Christian conversion and became a Temperance movement supporter and recurring candidate for political office. He is best known as the composer of the song "This Ole House" (1954), most notably recorded by Rosemary Clooney and Shakin' Stevens.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 20, 1908 (Santa Monica), Died March 8, 1989 (Santa Monica)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1959

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer, lyricist, guitar, arranger

Notes: Victor ledgers: "Cowboy Joe from Abilene, Texas."

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Recordings (Results 76-76 of 76 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 11517 5/12/1959 The story of little voices Stuart Hamblen vocalist  
(Results 76-76 of 76 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hamblen, Stuart," accessed May 17, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106829.

Hamblen, Stuart. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106829.

"Hamblen, Stuart." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 May 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106829

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