Charles Harrison

Charles Harrison

Charles William Harrison (September 11, 1878 – February 2, 1965) was an American tenor ballad singer. He recorded under the pseudonyms: Hugh Donovan, Billy Burton, Charles Hilton, and Norman Terrell.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 11, 1878 (Jersey City), Died February 2, 1965 (Summit)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, vocalist

Notes: Also identified as Charles W. Harrison.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 401-425 of 645 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	79017	10-in.	3/3/1920	I'll always keep a corner in my heart for Tennessee	Charles Harrison ; Reed Miller	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79085	10-in.	3/27/1920	That old Irish mother of mine	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79087	10-in.	3/29/1920	You've been the sunshine of my life	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79139	10-in.	4/24/1920	Out where the West begins	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79140	10-in.	4/24/1920	A round-up lullaby	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79179	10-in.	5/17/1920	Mammy's goodnight lullaby	Charles Harrison ; Lewis James	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79198	10-in.	5/21/1920	Pretty Kitty Kelly	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79255	10-in.	6/9/1920	Canadian boat song	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79256	10-in.	6/9/1920	The Maple Leaf forever	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79261	10-in.	6/10/1920	O Canada	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79262	10-in.	6/10/1920	May God preserve thee, Canada	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79263	10-in.	6/10/1920	The men of the North	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79272	10-in.	6/14/1920	God save the King	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79867	10-in.	5/26/1921	You made me forget how to cry	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79868	10-in.	5/26/1921	Birds of a feather	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79873	10-in.	5/31/1921	Peggy O'Neil	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79879	10-in.	6/9/1921	Because	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79890	10-in.	6/16/1921	Learn to smile	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79899	10-in.	6/20/1921	When the honeymoon was over	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79960	10-in.	7/22/1921	Who'll be the next one (to cry over you)?	Hugh Donovan	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	79979	10-in.	9/9/1921	Jealous of you	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	80032	10-in.	10/17/1921	Martha and me	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	80302	10-in.	4/11/1922	Only a smile	Charles Harrison	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	80984	10-in.	4/24/1923	The West Virginia hills	Columbians ; Shannon Four	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	80985	10-in.	4/24/1923	Washington and Lee swing	Columbians Dance Orchestra De Luxe	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 401-425 of 645 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harrison, Charles," accessed May 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110869.

Harrison, Charles. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110869.

"Harrison, Charles." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 May 2024.

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