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 201-225 of 304 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W401281	10-in.	11/1/1928	My blackbirds are bluebirds now	Goofus Five	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W401752	10-in.	3/27/1929	My castle in Spain is a shack in the lane	Carolina Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W401814	10-in.	4/18/1929	Blue Hawaii	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W403628	10-in.	1/15/1930	Tea for two	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W403629	10-in.	1/15/1930	I want to be happy	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W404420	10-in.	3/9/1931	Just a gigolo	Louis Armstrong ; Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	translator
OKeh	W404594	10-in.	12/30/1930	Lady, play your mandolin	Ed Kirkeby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	W404814	10-in.	1/26/1931	Just a gigolo	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	3559	10-in.	approximately Jan. 1920	Swanee	Al Bernard ; Frank Kamplain	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	3707	10-in.	approximately June 1920	Swanee	Al Bernard ; Frank Kamplain	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	11540-11542	10-in.	10/4/1923	Nashville nightingale	Marion Harris	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	12267-12269	10-in.	1/11/1924	Chansonette	Marie Tiffany	Female vocal solo, with orchestra and violin obbligato	lyricist
Brunswick	12506-12508	10-in.	2/11/1924	Chansonette	Marie Tiffany	Female vocal solo, with orchestra and violin obbligato	lyricist
Brunswick	13000-13001	10-in.	4/25/1924	Waiting for the dawn and you	Theo Karle	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	13142-13144	10-in.	5/19/1924	Waiting for the dawn and you	Theo Karle	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	13406-13410	10-in.	6/26/1924	I want to be happy	Carl Fenton’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	lyricist
Brunswick	13884-13886	10-in.	10/7/1924	Waiting for the dawn and you	Allen McQuhae	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	13957-13959	10-in.	10/15/1924	Tea for two	Marion Harris	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	E27290	10-in.	4/6/1928	Imagination	Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio; without vocal (take G)	lyricist
Brunswick	E27291	10-in.	4/6/1928	Crazy rhythm	Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet; without vocal (take G)	lyricist
Brunswick	E27722	10-in.	6/15/1928	You’re a real sweetheart	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and organ	lyricist
Brunswick	E28196	10-in.	9/11/1928	Crazy rhythm	Victorian Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	E28201	10-in.	9/12/1928	You’re a real sweetheart	Melody Makers	Jazz/dance band, with vocal	lyricist
Brunswick	E28300	10-in.	9/20/1928	Oh! Is she mad at me?	Dick Robertson	Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio	lyricist
Brunswick	E28332	10-in.	10/5/1928	Was it love?	Arnold Johnson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	lyricist

(Results 201-225 of 304 records)

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.