Duncan Sisters

The Duncan Sisters (Rosetta and Vivian Duncan) were an American vaudeville duo who became popular in the 1920s with their act Topsy and Eva.

Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1911, Died Ceased 1959

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1935

Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group

Notes: Verna Lee and Lottie Jo Duncan.

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Recordings (Results 26-43 of 43 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-40215 10-in. 9/16/1927 Yep! 'Long about June Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with 2 pianos Vocal group  
Victor BVE-57260 10-in. 12/13/1929 I'm following you Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with orchestra Vocal group  
Victor BVE-57261 10-in. 12/13/1929 Hoosier hop Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with orchestra Vocal group  
Victor BVE-57970 10-in. 1/2/1930 Some day soon Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with orchestra Vocal group  
Victor BVE-57972 10-in. 1/3/1930 It must be an old Spanish custom Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble Vocal group  
Victor BVE-57975 10-in. 1/4/1930 Hoosier hop Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble Vocal group  
Victor BVE-57976 10-in. 1/4/1930 I'm following you! Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble Vocal group  
Victor MS-76054 16-in. 4/25/1933 The adventures of Topsy and Eva. Episode 1 Duncan Sisters Radio broadcast : Drama Vocal group  
Victor MS-76055 16-in. 4/25/1933 The adventures of Topsy and Eva. Episode 2 Duncan Sisters Radio broadcast Vocal group  
Victor [Trial 1917-11-19-03] Not documented 11/19/1917 Mammanys blues Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with piano Vocal group  
Victor [Trial 1923-03-09-02] 10-in. 3/9/1923 Do-re-mi Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with piano Vocal group  
Columbia W151948 10-in. 10/26/1931 Hard luck mamma Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with piano Vocal group  
Columbia W151949 10-in. 10/26/1931 Dusty roads Duncan Sisters Female vocal duet, with piano Vocal group  
OKeh W81859 10-in. 11/23/1927 Changes Ed Kirkeby Goofus Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal duet Vocal group  
Decca 90326 10-in. 9/16/1935 The hem of his garment Duncan Sisters Trio Vocal group  
Decca 90327 10-in. 9/16/1935 A message to Mother Duncan Sisters Trio Vocal group  
Decca 90328 10-in. 9/16/1935 Jesus you taught me how to smile Duncan Sisters Trio Vocal group  
Decca 90329 10-in. 9/16/1935 I will never move again Duncan Sisters Trio Vocal group  
(Results 26-43 of 43 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Duncan Sisters," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106916.

Duncan Sisters. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106916.

"Duncan Sisters." 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/106916

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