Ed Morton

Edward Farren Morton (May 15, 1870 – April 11, 1938), was an American singer and comedian who recorded during the ragtime era. Known as "The Singing Cop", he has been described as "one of the most extraordinary performers of the early recording industry."

Birth and Death Data: Born May 15, 1870 (Philadelphia), Died April 11, 1938

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1907 - 1914

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 75 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-8093 10-in. 7/6/1909 Please don't tell my wife Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-9322 10-in. 7/25/1910 If he comes in, I'm going out Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-9323 10-in. 7/25/1910 I won't be back 'till August Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-9326 10-in. 7/27/1910 Wild cherries rag Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-9327 10-in. 7/27/1910 Let George do it Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-9512 10-in. 10/5/1910 Don't make me laugh, Bill Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-9513 10-in. 10/5/1910 If I could see as far ahead as I can see behind Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-9514 10-in. 10/5/1910 King Chanticleer Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-10712 10-in. 7/12/1911 The Oceana roll Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-10713 10-in. 7/12/1911 You can lead a mule to water, but you can't make him drink Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-10714 10-in. 7/12/1911 They're all good American names Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-11594 10-in. 2/14/1912 The last shot got him Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-11751 10-in. 3/21/1912 Beans! Beans!! Beans!!! Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-11752 10-in. 3/21/1912 There's lots of stations on my railroad track Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-11753 10-in. 3/21/1912 I've got you, Steve! Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist, vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-12141 10-in. 6/24/1912 Somebody else is gettin' it Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-12142 10-in. 6/24/1912 Waiting for me Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-12143 10-in. 1/24/1912 The ragtime sailor's rag Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-12144 10-in. 6/24/1912 Be sure he's Irish Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-13696 10-in. 8/13/1913 Noodle soup rag Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer, lyricist  
Victor B-13697 10-in. 8/13/1913 Ever since you told me that you loved me Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-13698 10-in. 8/13/1913 The Kellys are at it again Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-13699 10-in. 8/13/1913 What d'ye mean, you lost your dog Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-13830 10-in. 9/19/1913 Your mother's gone away to join the Army Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-13831 10-in. 9/19/1913 She's waiting for you to love her all the time Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 26-50 of 75 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morton, Ed," accessed November 4, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106685.

Morton, Ed. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 4, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106685.

"Morton, Ed." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106685

External Sources

Wikipedia: Eddie Morton

Discogs: Ed Morton

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Morton, Ed - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92109444

Wikidata: Eddie Morton - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5336330

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/122145663140205071969

MusicBrainz: Eddie Morton - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3ca247c4-8135-49f2-97ea-17b8267b3a45

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1508592

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