Arthur Johnston

Arthur James Johnston (January 10, 1898 – May 1, 1954) was an American composer, conductor, pianist and arranger.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 10, 1898 (New York City), Died May 1, 1954 (Corona del Mar)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, songwriter, arranger, celeste

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Recordings (Results 126-150 of 155 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W152532 10-in. 10/27/1933 I guess it had to be that way Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers ; Walter Cummins Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia CO20286 10-in. approximately 1936 Pennies from heaven Hildegarde ; William Wirges Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia W351043 10-in. 6/18/1931 Just one more chance Selvin’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Columbia W365028 10-in. 7/14/1931 Just one more chance Sammy Fain Male vocal solo composer  
OKeh S-73026 10-in. 12/17/1924 Mandy, make up your mind Clarence Williams’ Blue Five ; Eva Taylor Jazz/dance quintet, with female vocal solo composer  
OKeh S-73027 10-in. 12/17/1924 I'm a little blackbird looking for a bluebird Clarence Williams’ Blue Five ; Eva Taylor Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo composer  
OKeh W401477 10-in. 12/22/1928 The spell of the blues Charles W. Hamp Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh W401560 10-in. 1/26/1929 The spell of the blues Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick 10221-10223 10-in. 3/30/1923 Down among the sleepy hills of Tennessee Brox Sisters Female vocal trio, with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Brunswick 10300-10303 10-in. 4/7/1923 Little boy blues Benny Krueger’s Orchestra ; Brox Sisters Female vocal trio, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Brunswick 10304-10306 10-in. 4/7/1923 Down among the sleepy hills of Tennessee Benny Krueger’s Orchestra ; Brox Sisters Female vocal trio, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano, arranger  
Brunswick 12740-12742 10-in. 3/26/1924 What'll I do Keller Sisters and Lynch Mixed vocal trio, with string orchestra and piano instrumentalist, piano, arranger  
Brunswick 12851-12853 10-in. 4/11/1924 What’ll I do? Keller Sisters and Lynch Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra arranger, instrumentalist, piano  
Brunswick E36859 10-in. 6/12/1931 Just one more chance Snooks Friedman Memphis Stompers Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick LA1037 10-in. 5/4/1931 Just one more chance Bing Crosby Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet composer  
Brunswick LA1016-LA1017 10-in. 5/12/1931 Just one more chance Abe Lyman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal composer  
Brunswick TCL1529 10-in. 10/9/1931 Just one more chance Les Reis Male vocal solo, with piano composer  
Brunswick B12866 10-in. 1/10/1933 Cantando a la luna (Moon song) : Fox trot Perla Violeta Amado Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Brunswick B12869 10-in. 1/10/1933 Veinte mil personas (Twenty million people) : Fox trot Perla Violeta Amado Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Brunswick B20290 10-in. 11/19/1936 Pennies from heaven Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Edison 9894 10-in. 12/8/1924 Dixie dreams Million Dollar Pier Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Edison 10421 10-in. 6/4/1925 Got no time Arthur Johnston ; Three Wainwright Sisters Female vocal trio, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Edison 19044 10-in. 2/13/1929 The spell of the blues Al Friedman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Edison N-735 10-in. 2/13/1929 The spell of the blues Al Friedman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Gramophone 0EA5957 10-in. 1/5/1938 Souvenir of Love Denny Dennis ; Roy Fox Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
(Results 126-150 of 155 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnston, Arthur," accessed October 9, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108725.

Johnston, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108725.

"Johnston, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 October 2024.

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