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Arthur Collins

Arthur Francis Collins (February 7, 1864 – August 2, 1933) was an American baritone who was one of the pioneer recording artists, regarded in his day as "King of the Ragtime Singers".

Birth and Death Data: Born February 7, 1864 (Philadelphia), Died August 3, 1933 (Tice)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1899 - 1924

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, speaker, performer, author

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 2354 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Berliner 0753 7-in. 11/25/1899 I've just received a telegram from baby Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0754 7-in. 11/25/1899 My Hannah lady Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0755 7-in. 11/25/1899 No cake comes too high for me Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0756 7-in. 11/25/1899 All I wants is my black baby back Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0757 7-in. 11/25/1899 Mandy Lee Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0758 7-in. 11/25/1899 I'd leave my happy home for you Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0759 7-in. 11/25/1899 Say you love me, Sue Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0773 7-in. 11/25/1899 I'm happy when I'm by my baby's side Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0774 7-in. 11/25/1899 My Josephine Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0784 7-in. 11/25/1899 When you ain't got no money, well you needn't come around Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0874 7-in. 1/13/1900 A coon band contest Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0875 7-in. 1/13/1900 Old Bill Jones Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0876 7-in. 1/13/1900 I ain't seen no messenger boy Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0883 7-in. 1/13/1900 I guess I'll have to telegraph my baby Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0884 7-in. 1/13/1900 Happy days in Dixie Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0885 7-in. 1/13/1900 My babe from Boston town Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0886 7-in. 1/13/1900 My blackbird Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0887 7-in. 1/13/1900 I don't allow no coon to hurt my feelins Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0888 7-in. 1/13/1900 You're talking ragtime Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0917 7-in. 1/27/1900 Hold dem Philippines Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0918 7-in. 1/27/1900 De possum chase Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0919 7-in. 1/27/1900 I won't do your washin' anymore Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0920 7-in. 1/27/1900 Got your habits on Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0921 7-in. 1/27/1900 I couldn't stand to see ma baby loose Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Berliner 0922 7-in. 1/27/1900 You told me you had money in the bank Arthur Collins Male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 2354 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Collins, Arthur," accessed October 10, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106536.

Collins, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 10, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106536.

"Collins, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 October 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106536

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