Irving Caesar

Irving Caesar

Irving Caesar (born Isidor Keiser, July 4, 1895 – December 18, 1996) was an American lyricist and theater composer who wrote lyrics for numerous song standards, including "Swanee", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Crazy Rhythm", and "Tea for Two", one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written. In 1972, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 4, 1895 (New York City), Died December 17, 1996 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, translator, vocalist, arranger

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

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 304 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-58127	10-in.	12/20/1929	My first love—my last love	Frank Luther ; Victor Arden-Phil Ohman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	BVE-58165	10-in.	1/7/1930	I want to be happy	Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and trio	lyricist
Victor	BVE-58166	10-in.	1/7/1930	Tea for two	Pennsylvanians ; The Three Girl Friends ; Fred Waring	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	PBVE-61078	10-in.	3/2/1931	Just a gigolo	Bing Crosby	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	translator
Victor	BVE-64856	10-in.	1/19/1931	Lady, play your mandolin	The Revelers	Male vocal quartet, with banjo, guitar, and piano (takes 1-3); with mandolin and piano (takes 4 and 5)	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67724	10-in.	12/19/1930	Lady, play your mandolin	Havana Novelty Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67757	10-in.	1/5/1931	Just a gigolo	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	translator
Victor	BVE-68805	10-in.	3/13/1931	Oh, Donna Clara	Clare Hanlon ; Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-68806	10-in.	3/13/1931	Elizabeth	Clare Hanlon ; Pennsylvanians ; Three Waring Girls ; Fred Waring	Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal quartet and vocal chorus	lyricist
Victor	BS-73321	10-in.	8/25/1932	Sweethearts forever	Gordon Graham ; Wayne King Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-75048	10-in.	2/7/1933	You are the song	Phil Dewey ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-75049	10-in.	2/7/1933	I'd write a song	Phil Dewey ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-75325	10-in.	2/28/1933	Melody	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-75328	10-in.	2/28/1933	Give me a roll on a drum	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-75373	10-in.	3/7/1933	Never had an education	Ramona	Female vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BS-77168	10-in.	12/2/1933	Count your blessings	Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra ; Bob Hanon ; Harry Sosnik	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81397	10-in.	2/15/1934	Hold my hand	Edith Caldwell ; Ted Black Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81399	10-in.	2/15/1934	Sweet and simple	Ted Black Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81721	10-in.	2/19/1934	My dog loves your dog	Eliot Everett Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81722	10-in.	2/19/1934	So nice	Eliot Everett Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81723	10-in.	2/19/1934	Six women	Totem Lodge Orchestra [Al Mitchell Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81724	10-in.	2/19/1934	You nasty man	Totem Lodge Orchestra [Al Mitchell Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81781	10-in.	3/5/1934	So nice!	Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81782	10-in.	3/5/1934	Sweet and simple	Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81783	10-in.	3/5/1934	Nasty man	Connecticut Yankees ; Do Ré Mi Trio ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and female vocal trio	lyricist

(Results 51-75 of 304 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Caesar, Irving," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.

Caesar, Irving. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.

"Caesar, Irving." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.