Walter Donaldson
Walter Donaldson (February 15, 1893 – July 15, 1947) was an American prolific popular songwriter and publishing company founder, composing many hit songs of the 1910s to 1940s, that have become standards and form part of the Great American Songbook. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 15, 1893 (New York City), Died July 15, 1947 (Santa Monica)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 501-525 of 1453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 81656 | 10-in. | 3/28/1924 | My papa doesn't two-time no time | Van and Schenck | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
| Columbia | 81657 | 10-in. | 3/28/1924 | What's today got to do with tomorrow? | Van and Schenck | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
| Columbia | 81691 | 10-in. | 4/16/1924 | My papa doesn't two-time no time | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 81765 | 10-in. | 5/7/1924 | Oh, baby! | Columbia Novelty Orchestra ; Billy Jones | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 81886 | 10-in. | 7/25/1924 | Sioux City Sue | Joseph A. Griffith ; Original Memphis Five | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 140074 | 10-in. | 9/23/1924 | Back where the daffodils grow | California Ramblers | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 140146 | 10-in. | 11/18/1924 | My best girl | Georgians | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 140233 | 10-in. | 1/9/1925 | Way down home | Shannon Four | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
| Columbia | 140380 | 10-in. | 2/19/1925 | Somebody like you | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 140403 | 10-in. | 2/27/1925 | The midnight waltz | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 37396 | 12-in. | approximately 1915 | Back home in Tennessee (One-step) | Prince's Band ; G. Hepburn Wilson | Band | composer | |
| Columbia | 48722 | 12-in. | 4/22/1916 | Oh, Joe, with your fiddle and bow you stole my heart away | Prince's Band | Band | composer | |
| Columbia | 48867 | 12-in. | 7/15/1916 | I didn't know that loving was so good | Prince's Band ; G. Hepburn Wilson | Band | composer | |
| Columbia | 49286 | 12-in. | 12/10/1917 | Yock-a-hilo town | Prince's Band | Band | composer | |
| Columbia | 49289 | 12-in. | 12/15/1917 | I'm going to follow the boys | Prince's Band | Band | composer | |
| Columbia | 49618 | 12-in. | 4/7/1919 | How'ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm? | Billy Murray ; Yerkes Jazarimba Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 49654 | 12-in. | 7/25/1919 | And he'd say oo-la la! Wee-wee | Billy Murray ; Yerkes Jazarimba Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W140417 | 10-in. | 3/7/1925 | Let it rain, let it pour | Columbians | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W140475 | 10-in. | 3/31/1925 | Original two time man | Cotton Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W140569 | 10-in. | 4/30/1925 | Yes sir, that's my baby | 14 Virginians ; Ace Brigode | Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | W140581 | 10-in. | 5/4/1925 | The midnight waltz | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W140608 | 10-in. | 5/15/1925 | Yes sir, that's my baby | Blossom Seeley | Female vocal solo, with 2 pianos | composer | |
| Columbia | W140619 | 10-in. | 5/21/1925 | What do I care—what do I care—my sweetie turned me down | Dixie Stars | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | W140772 | 10-in. | 7/16/1925 | I'm so disappointed in you | Kitty O'Connor | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W140818 | 10-in. | 8/6/1925 | Ev'ry one home is asking for you | Charles Harrison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Donaldson, Walter," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106121.
Donaldson, Walter. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106121.
"Donaldson, Walter." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Donaldson, Walter, 1893-1947 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n89633370
Wikidata: Walter Donaldson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q169341
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MusicBrainz: Walter Donaldson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0a2824a1-660d-42c9-9043-657f182533b3
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