James A. Bland

James Alan Bland (October 22, 1854 – May 5, 1911), also known as Jimmy Bland, was an American musician, song writer, and minstrel performer. He is best known for the song "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" which was the official State Song of Virginia from 1940 to 1997.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 22, 1854, Died May 6, 1911

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1898 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter

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

Recordings (Results 101-104 of 104 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Edison	19256	10-in.	6/17/1929	Carry me back to old Virginny	American Singers	Male vocal quartet, with piano	lyricist, composer
Edison	N-961	10-in.	6/17/1929	Carry me back to old Virginny	American Singers	Male vocal quartet, with piano	composer, lyricist
Victor (Canada)	7044	10-in.	approximately November 1931	Les souliers dorés	Quatuor Lacroix	Instrumental ensemble	composer
Columbia (U.K.)	A354	10-in.	approximately 1924	Carry me back to old Virginny	Edna Thomas	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer

(Results 101-104 of 104 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bland, James A.," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108950.

Bland, James A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108950.

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