Irving Caesar
Irving Caesar (born Isidor Keiser, July 4, 1895 – December 18, 1996) was an American lyricist and theater composer who wrote lyrics for numerous song standards, including "Swanee", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Crazy Rhythm", and "Tea for Two", one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written. In 1972, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 4, 1895 (New York City), Died December 17, 1996 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, translator, vocalist, arranger
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 303 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-58127 | 10-in. | 12/20/1929 | My first love—my last love | Frank Luther ; Victor Arden-Phil Ohman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58165 | 10-in. | 1/7/1930 | I want to be happy | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58166 | 10-in. | 1/7/1930 | Tea for two | Pennsylvanians ; The Three Girl Friends ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61078 | 10-in. | 3/2/1931 | Just a gigolo | Bing Crosby | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | translator | |
| Victor | BVE-64856 | 10-in. | 1/19/1931 | Lady, play your mandolin | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with banjo, guitar, and piano (takes 1-3); with mandolin and piano (takes 4 and 5) | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-67724 | 10-in. | 12/19/1930 | Lady, play your mandolin | Havana Novelty Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-67757 | 10-in. | 1/5/1931 | Just a gigolo | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | translator | |
| Victor | BVE-68805 | 10-in. | 3/13/1931 | Oh, Donna Clara | Clare Hanlon ; Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-68806 | 10-in. | 3/13/1931 | Elizabeth | Clare Hanlon ; Pennsylvanians ; Three Waring Girls ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal quartet and vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73321 | 10-in. | 8/25/1932 | Sweethearts forever | Gordon Graham ; Wayne King Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-75048 | 10-in. | 2/7/1933 | You are the song | Phil Dewey ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75049 | 10-in. | 2/7/1933 | I'd write a song | Phil Dewey ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75325 | 10-in. | 2/28/1933 | Melody | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75328 | 10-in. | 2/28/1933 | Give me a roll on a drum | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75373 | 10-in. | 3/7/1933 | Never had an education | Ramona | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-77168 | 10-in. | 12/2/1933 | Count your blessings | Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra ; Bob Hanon ; Harry Sosnik | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81397 | 10-in. | 2/15/1934 | Hold my hand | Edith Caldwell ; Ted Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81399 | 10-in. | 2/15/1934 | Sweet and simple | Ted Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81721 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | My dog loves your dog | Eliot Everett Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81722 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | So nice | Eliot Everett Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81723 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | Six women | Totem Lodge Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81724 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | You nasty man | Totem Lodge Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81781 | 10-in. | 3/5/1934 | So nice! | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81782 | 10-in. | 3/5/1934 | Sweet and simple | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81783 | 10-in. | 3/5/1934 | Nasty man | Connecticut Yankees ; Do Ré Mi Trio ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and female vocal trio | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Caesar, Irving," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
Caesar, Irving. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.
"Caesar, Irving." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Caesar, Irving, 1895-1996 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no90027480
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