Milton Ager
Milton Ager (October 6, 1893 – May 6, 1979) was an American composer, regarded as one of the top songwriters of the 1920s and 1930s. His most lasting compositions include "Ain't She Sweet?” and “Happy Days Are Here Again”. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 6, 1893 (Chicago), Died May 6, 1979 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 743 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-27850 | 10-in. | 4/24/1923 | Louisville Lou | Arthur Gibbs and his Gang ; Arthur Gibbs | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-28864 | 10-in. | 11/1/1923 | Mamma goes where Papa goes (Or Papa don't go out tonight) | David H. Silverman Orchestra ; Dave Silverman | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-28942 | 10-in. | 11/13/1923 | Mamma goes where Papa goes (Or Papa don't go out tonight) | Jane Green | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Victor | B-29104 | 10-in. | 12/4/1923 | Mamma goes where Papa goes or Papa don't go out tonight | Ross Gorman ; Jane Green ; Virginians | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-30023 | 10-in. | 4/29/1924 | Big boy! | Ted Weems Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-30133 | 10-in. | 5/23/1924 | You know me Alabam' | George Price ; The Troubadours | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-30460 | 10-in. | 7/2/1924 | I wonder what's become of Sally? | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-30689 | 10-in. | 9/2/1924 | Bagdad | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-31015 | 10-in. | 10/15/1924 | I wonder what's become of Sally? | Hugo Frey ; The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-31095 | 10-in. | 11/7/1924 | Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William now) | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-31110 | 10-in. | 10/20/1924 | I want to see my Tennessee | Billy Murray ; Ed Smalle | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-31207 | 10-in. | 11/24/1924 | I want to see my Tennessee | Jean Goldkette Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-31656 | 10-in. | 1/15/1925 | I wonder what's become of Sally? | Jesse Crawford | Pipe organ solo | composer | |
| Victor | B-31799 | 10-in. | 2/3/1925 | Away from you | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-32168 | 10-in. | 3/20/1925 | No one | Jack Shilkret Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | B-32413 | 10-in. | 4/9/1925 | No one | Jack Shilkret Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-33206 | 10-in. | 8/3/1925 | Are you sorry? | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-33895 | 10-in. | 11/24/1925 | Are you sorry? | Whispering Jack Smith | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-34190 | 10-in. | 12/31/1925 | In your green hat | Jack Shilkret Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-34194 | 10-in. | 1/4/1926 | Don't be afraid to come home | Henry Burr ; Peerless Quartet | Male vocal quartet and soloist, with instrumental quartet | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-34272 | 10-in. | 1/11/1926 | Don't be afraid to come home | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with vibraphone and piano | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-34606 | 10-in. | 2/10/1926 | Don't be afraid to come home | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band (takes 1-4); with male vocal duet (takes 6-8) | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-34771 | 10-in. | 4/12/1926 | Could I, I certainly could | Sid Sydney's Orchestra [i.e., International Novelty Orchestra] | Orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-35032 | 10-in. | 3/9/1926 | I'd rather be alone | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-35476 | 10-in. | 5/25/1926 | I wish I had my old gal back again | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ager, Milton," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109777.
Ager, Milton. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109777.
"Ager, Milton." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ager, Milton, 1893-1979 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93030552
Wikidata: Milton Ager - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q167399
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/19877161
MusicBrainz: Milton Ager - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/28c71458-048b-419d-b3ce-5f7dccbf3e3e
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