Sam M. Lewis
Sam M. Lewis (October 25, 1885 – November 22, 1959) was an American singer and lyricist. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 25, 1885 (New York City), Died November 22, 1959 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 746 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-98118 | 10-in. | 11/15/1935 | Santa, bring my mommy back to me | Dolly Dawn ; George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-98154 | 10-in. | 11/26/1935 | A beautiful lady in blue | California Ramblers ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-98362 | 10-in. | 12/9/1935 | A beautiful lady in blue | Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-99040 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | That lovely night in Budapest | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-99159 | 10-in. | 2/16/1936 | That lovely night in Budapest | Nolan Canova ; Hotel Charlotte Orchestra ; Bob Pope | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-99222 | 10-in. | 2/19/1936 | A beautiful lady in blue | Smoky Mountain Fiddler Trio | Fiddle (violin), guitar, steel guitar, and male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-99879 | 10-in. | 3/13/1936 | Gloomy Sunday | Johnny Hauser ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-100360 | 10-in. | 4/9/1936 | I'm a fool for loving you | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-084 | 10-in. | 8/31/1936 | Now or never | Barry McKinley ; Ruby Newman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-0343 | 10-in. | 9/9/1936 | La-de-de, la-de-da | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-0528 | 10-in. | 9/9/1936 | Has anybody seen my gal | Slim Mays ; Oklahoma Cowboys ; Jack Pierce | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo and talk | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-02168 | 10-in. | 10/18/1936 | Close to me | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-02707 | 10-in. | 10/19/1936 | Dinah | Vernon Geyer | Organ solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-03522 | 10-in. | 12/4/1936 | That's life I guess | Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-03985 | 10-in. | 1/18/1937 | That's life I guess | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-04330 | 10-in. | 1/27/1937 | One kiss in a million | George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Johnny McKeever | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-07770 | 10-in. | 4/12/1937 | Just a baby's prayer at twilight | The Riversiders | Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-07774 | 10-in. | 4/12/1937 | Rock-a-bye your baby with a Dixie melody | The Riversiders | Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-07781 | 10-in. | 4/12/1937 | Old pal, why don't you answer me? | The Riversiders | Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-019291 | 10-in. | 5/26/1938 | I heard a forest praying | Carroll Hollister ; John Charles Thomas | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-019301 | 10-in. | 6/1/1938 | Don't wake up my heart | Elmer Feldkamp ; Freddy Martin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-022934 | 10-in. | 4/28/1938 | A garden in Granada | Californians ; Eddie Holly ; Abe Lyman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-023506 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | Don't wake up my heart | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-030108 | 10-in. | 11/11/1938 | (Don't wait 'til) The night before Christmas | Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye ; The Three Barons | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-037190 | 10-in. | 6/6/1939 | In a little Spanish town | The Pied Pipers | Mixed vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Sam M.," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109114.
Lewis, Sam M.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109114.
"Lewis, Sam M.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.
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