Henry Creamer

Henry Sterling Creamer (June 21, 1879 – October 14, 1930) was a popular song lyricist and theater producer. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and died in New York. He co-wrote many popular songs in the years from 1900 to 1929, often collaborating with Turner Layton, with whom he also appeared in vaudeville. He was African American.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1879 (Richmond), Died October 14, 1930 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 251-252 of 252 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 0EA8283 10-in. 9/26/1939 Dear old Southland Paul Robeson Bass vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Zonophone Z-104 10-in. 11/2/1910 Sweetness Peerless Quartet Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
(Results 251-252 of 252 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Creamer, Henry," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106675.

Creamer, Henry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106675.

"Creamer, Henry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106675

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