Benny Davis
Benny Davis (August 21, 1895 - December 20, 1979) was a vaudeville performer and writer of popular songs. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 21, 1895 (New York City), Died December 20, 1979 (Miami)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 126-150 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BRC-70188 | 10-in. | 8/27/1931 | Red-headed baby | Gene Kardos Orchestra ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70295 | 10-in. | 10/22/1931 | Little Mary Brown | The Boston Brownies ; Eddie Deas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-70638 | 10-in. | 12/2/1931 | She's so nice | Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70921 | 10-in. | 10/29/1931 | I should have known better | Dick Robertson ; Ted Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70942 | 10-in. | 11/2/1931 | I can sympathize with you | Peter Van Steeden Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BRC-72270 | 10-in. | 4/12/1932 | Ev'ry time my heart beats | Ted Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-72561 | 10-in. | 5/10/1932 | Mighty sweet | Billy Banks Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-72597 | 10-in. | 5/18/1932 | Ask yourself who loves you (Tell yourself it's me) | California Cavaliers ; Buddy Rogers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-72691 | 10-in. | 7/6/1932 | Just another dream of you | Eddie Miles ; Washboard Rhythm Kings | Washboard band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72844 | 10-in. | 6/6/1932 | I send my love with these roses | The Funnyboners ; Ruby Newman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72846 | 10-in. | 6/6/1932 | Three guesses | Ruby Newman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | BSHQ-73017 | 10-in. | 6/16/1932 | Just another dream of you | Russ Columbo Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-73121 | 10-in. | 7/25/1932 | So ashamed | Gordon Graham ; Ruby Newman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73560 | 10-in. | 9/21/1932 | Margie | Duke Ellington Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76010 | 10-in. | 4/14/1933 | Who'd believe (You're in love with me) | Vivian Ruth | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76625 | 10-in. | 7/11/1933 | I've got a little confession to make | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-80487 | 10-in. | 5/1/1934 | The three little pigs are pork chops now | Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra ; Harry Sosnick | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal quartet | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-81068 | 10-in. | 1/17/1934 | I hate myself (For being so mean to you) | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-81069 | 10-in. | 1/17/1934 | There goes my heart | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81094 | 10-in. | 1/23/1934 | Margie | Cab Calloway ; Cotton Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81322 | 10-in. | 1/26/1934 | The memory waltz | Peerless Trio [Norman Price Trio] | Male vocal trio, with guitar | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81365 | 10-in. | 2/7/1934 | There goes my heart | Tal Henry ; North Carolinians ; Taz Wolter | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81371 | 10-in. | 2/8/1934 | Poppin' the cork | Mike Doty Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-82569 | 10-in. | 5/29/1934 | Dancing and dreaming | Henry King Orchestra ; Joseph Sudy | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-91061 | 10-in. | 5/22/1935 | Chasing shadows | Bob Bunch ; Enric Madriguera Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Benny," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
Davis, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.
"Davis, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Davis, Benny, 1895-1979 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no95052608
Wikidata: Benny Davis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1261089
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/34654423
MusicBrainz: Benny Davis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/11216ad6-0be5-40e7-817a-5b871900d638
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