Joseph Meyer

Joseph Meyer (March 12, 1894 – June 22, 1987) was an American songwriter, who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century. Many of his songs were originally written for Broadway musicals.

Meyer collaborated with many famous songwriters of the day including Buddy DeSylva, Al Lewis and Al Sherman. Three of his most famous songs were the 1922 hit, "California, Here I Come", "My Honey's Lovin' Arms" (1922) and "If You Knew Susie" (1925), a song he co-wrote with Buddy DeSylva. Meyer songs have been featured in over 120 motion picture soundtracks.

He wrote the melody to "A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich, and You", lyrics by Al Dubin and Billy Rose, often used in Warner Brothers' cartoons during scenes of hunger, cooking and eating.

Wayne Newton recorded his song "Summer Colors" in 1967 where it reached #20 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.

Meyer died in New York in June 1987, at the age of 93, following a long illness.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 12, 1894 (Modesto), Died June 22, 1987 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 286 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh S-73236 10-in. 3/13/1925 All aboard for heaven Ernest Hare ; Melody Sheiks Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh S-73291 10-in. 4/3/1925 If you knew Susie (Like I know Susie) Melody Sheiks Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh 73538 10-in. Aug. 1925 If you knew Susie (Like I knew Susie) Billy Bailey ; Barney Barnum Male vocal solo, with banjo composer  
OKeh 73595 10-in. Sept. 1925 I want another chance with you Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
OKeh 73742 10-in. Oct. 1925 Clap hands! Here comes Charley! The Goofus Five Jazz/dance ensemble composer  
OKeh 73777 10-in. Nov. 1925 Headin' for Louisville Billy Bailey ; Barney Barnum Male vocal solo, with banjo composer  
OKeh 73917 10-in. Jan. 1926 A cup of coffee, a sandwich, and you Casa Lopez Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh 74191 10-in. June 1926 Tonight's my night with Baby Colonial Inn Orchestra ; Jack Glassner Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh 80029 10-in. Apr. 1926 Tonight's my night with Baby Tom Brown ; Merry Minstrel Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh 80037 10-in. 5/25/1926 Tonight's my night with Baby Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
OKeh 80048 10-in. 5/28/1926 Tonight's my night with Baby Colonial Inn Orchestra ; Jack Glassner Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh 80085 10-in. 8/31/1926 Falling in love with you Justin Ring ; Yellow Jackets Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh W81274 10-in. 8/25/1927 Blue river Seger Ellis ; Frankie Trumbauer and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W81301 10-in. 9/1/1927 Blue river Sophie Tucker Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
OKeh W400045 10-in. 1/24/1928 Who's blue now? Madeline Beatty ; Rube Bloom Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio composer  
OKeh W400822 10-in. 6/25/1928 Happy-Go-Lucky Lane Jazz Pilots ; Harry Reser Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W400895 10-in. 7/27/1928 Crazy rhythm Little Molers ; Miff Mole Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh W401449 10-in. 12/12/1928 My honey's lovin' arms Joe Venuti's Blue Four Jazz/dance quintet, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W404023 10-in. 5/14/1930 Singing a song to the stars Phil Spitalny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W404229 10-in. 6/20/1930 Just a little closer Ed Kirkeby Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W404510 10-in. 10/23/1930 You're simply delish Lanin’s Famous Players Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W404975 10-in. 9/10/1931 Now that I need you you're gone Joe Venuti’s Rhythm Boys Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
OKeh W490073 10-in. 5/14/1930 Singing a song to the stars Phil Spitalny Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh [OK cat 40558-A] 10-in. approximately 1926 Clap hands! Here comes Charley! Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick 8640 10-in. approximately Aug. 1922 Ji-ji-boo Carl Fenton’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
(Results 176-200 of 286 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Meyer, Joseph," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105320.

Meyer, Joseph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105320.

"Meyer, Joseph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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