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 151-175 of 304 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	147129	10-in.	10/11/1928	My old girl's my new girl now	Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; Irving Kaufman	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	[W]147154	10-in.	10/19/1928	My blackbirds are bluebirds now	Gay Ellis and her Novelty Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
Columbia	W147389	10-in.	11/5/1928	Buy, buy for baby	Columbians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W147441	10-in.	11/2/1928	I want a "yes" girl	Ed Lowry	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Columbia	W147504	10-in.	11/10/1928	My blackbirds are bluebirds now	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W147506	10-in.	11/12/1928	My old girl's my new girl now	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	147725	10-in.	12/20/1928	Buy, buy for baby	Tom Frawley ; Lou Gold Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	147962	10-in.	2/11/1929	My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane	Bert Lown Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W148055	10-in.	3/11/1929	My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Leo Reisman	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W148079	10-in.	3/15/1929	Blue Hawaii	Deep River Orchestra ; Willard Robison	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W148085	10-in.	3/15/1929	Blue Hawaii	Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	lyricist
Columbia	W148100	10-in.	3/18/1929	My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane	Frank Munn	Male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	148162	10-in.	4/2/1929	Blue Hawaii	Bar Harbor Society Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Marvin Young [Irving Kaufman]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	148382	10-in.	4/26/1929	Satisfied	Dick Burnett ; Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	148414	10-in.	5/3/1929	Sing a song in the rain	Jim Andrews ; Ted Bartell Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	[W]148434	10-in.	4/12/1929	Blue Hawaii	The Four Aces	Male vocal quartet, with guitar and steel guitar	lyricist
Columbia	W148880	10-in.	8/14/1929	Satisfied	Ernie Golden and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W148943	10-in.	8/28/1929	Satisfied!	Irving Kaufman	Male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W149622	10-in.	12/27/1929	I want to be happy	Ipana Troubadours	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W149623	10-in.	12/27/1929	Tea for two	Ipana Troubadours	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	[W]151148	10-in.	1/7/1931	Just a gigolo	Sid Garry	Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano	translator
Columbia	W151179	10-in.	12/26/1930	Lady, play your mandolin	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra ; Paul Small	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W151206	10-in.	1/13/1931	Just a gigolo	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W151213	10-in.	1/14/1931	Just a gigolo	Al Shayne	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	translator
Columbia	W151399	10-in.	3/5/1931	Oh, Donna Clara	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 151-175 of 304 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Caesar, Irving," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.

Caesar, Irving. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109068.

"Caesar, Irving." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.