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 176-200 of 304 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W151400	10-in.	3/5/1931	Elizabeth	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	lyricist
Columbia	[W]151424	10-in.	3/16/1931	Oh, Donna Clara	Lew Conrad ; Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W152316	10-in.	11/2/1932	What a perfect combination	Eddie Cantor	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
Columbia	W152372	10-in.	2/7/1933	I'd write a song	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W152373	10-in.	2/7/1933	You are the song	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W152561	10-in.	11/21/1933	Count your blessings	Ferde Grofé Orchestra ; Frank Parker	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W98173	12-in.	5/12/1925	Vocal gems from No, no, Nanette	Columbia Light Opera Company	Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	lyricist
Columbia	CO28829	10-in.	approximately 1940	Tea for two	Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra ; Andre Kostelanetz	Instrumental ensemble	lyricist
OKeh	S-7269	10-in.	Feb. 1920	The hen and the cow	Billy Murray ; Rega Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
OKeh	S-7333	10-in.	Mar. 1920	I'm always falling in love with the other fellow's girl	Helen Clark ; Joseph A. Phillips	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	lyricist
OKeh	S-72433	10-in.	Apr. 1924	Waiting for the dawn and you	Bernard Ferguson	Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio	lyricist
OKeh	S-72530	10-in.	May 1924	Street corner quartet	National Male Quartette	Male vocal quartet	lyricist
OKeh	80037	10-in.	5/25/1926	Tonight's my night with Baby	Johnny Marvin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
OKeh	80048	10-in.	5/28/1926	Tonight's my night with Baby	Colonial Inn Orchestra ; Jack Glassner	Jazz/dance band	lyricist
OKeh	W80390	10-in.	2/4/1927	Swanee River Trail	Noel Taylor	Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio	songwriter
OKeh	W81115	10-in.	6/27/1927	Sometimes I'm happy	Art Kahn	Piano solo, with male vocal solo and guitar	lyricist
OKeh	W81171	10-in.	7/15/1927	Sometimes I'm happy	Eubie Blake ; Noble Sissle	Male vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
OKeh	W81925	10-in.	12/7/1927	There's something Spanish in your eyes	Ed Kirkeby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	lyricist
OKeh	W400045	10-in.	1/24/1928	Who's blue now?	Madeline Beatty ; Rube Bloom	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	lyricist
OKeh	W400556	10-in.	4/4/1928	Dear, on a night like this	Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Trio	Male vocal trio, with instrumental trio	lyricist
OKeh	W400674	10-in.	5/16/1928	So dear	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W400954	10-in.	6/26/1928	You're a real sweetheart	Louis Armstrong ; Lillie Delk Christian ; Hot Four	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quartet	lyricist
OKeh	W401020	10-in.	7/12/1928	You're a real sweetheart	Arnold Frank Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W401041	10-in.	7/31/1928	You're a real sweetheart	Irene Williams	Female vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
OKeh	W401136	10-in.	9/21/1928	It goes like this (That funny melody)	Fred Hall ; Sugar Babies	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 176-200 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.