James A. Butterfield
James Austin Butterfield (May 18, 1837 – July 6, 1891) was an American composer. His best-known composition is When You and I Were Young, Maggie, first published in 1866 (lyrics by George W. Johnson). Butterfield was born in England in 1837 and emigrated to the United States in 1856. He was also the second president of the Music Teachers National Association, in 1878. James A. Butterfield died in Chicago, Illinois and is buried in Graceland Cemetery. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 18, 1837, Died July 6, 1891 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1938
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 51-57 of 57 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 7045 | 10-in. | 12/4/1919 | When you and I were young, Maggie | Lou Chiha Frisco | Xylophone solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 7369 | 10-in. | 5/26/1920 | When you and I were young, Maggie | Frieda Hempel ; Lyric Quartet | Soprano vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 7510 | 10-in. | 9/2/1920 | When you and I were young, Maggie | Lou Chiha Frisco | Xylophone solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 8057 | 10-in. | 6/9/1921 | When you and I were young, Maggie | Dan Lieberfeld ; Herbert Soman | Violin solo, with piano | composer | |
| Edison | 10375 | 10-in. | 5/15/1925 | When you and I were young, Maggie | Edna White | Trumpet solo | composer | |
| Edison | 10869 | 10-in. | 3/5/1926 | When you and I were young, Maggie | James Doherty ; Kaplan's Melodists | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Vocalion | 13116 | 10-in. | Apr. 1924 | When you and I were young, Maggie | George Reneau | Male vocal solo, with guitar and harmonica | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Butterfield, James A.," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116455.
Butterfield, James A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116455.
"Butterfield, James A.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Butterfield, James A., 1837-1891 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr91025460
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