Elizabeth Spencer
Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer (12 April 1871 – 22 April 1930) was an American soprano during the later 19th century and early 20th century who is best known for the numerous early recordings she made for Thomas Edison. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 12, 1871, Died April 22, 1930
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1926
Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, speaker
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Recordings (Results 301-325 of 379 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 7545 | 10-in. | 9/24/1920 | Bamboo baby | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7547 | 10-in. | 9/27/1920 | Son-o'-mine | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7552 | 10-in. | 9/30/1920 | Silent night | Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer ; John Young | Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7558 | 10-in. | 10/4/1920 | Sweet hour of prayer | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7562 | 10-in. | 10/7/1920 | Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming | Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7584 | 10-in. | 10/15/1920 | Jesus is mine | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7604 | 10-in. | 10/28/1920 | Will you love me when I'm old | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7618 | 10-in. | 11/4/1920 | Baby dreams | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7644 | 10-in. | 11/19/1920 | Deep in your eyes | George Wilton Ballard ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7656 | 10-in. | 11/30/1920 | Good-bye | Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7730 | 10-in. | 1/10/1921 | The light of the world is Jesus | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7746 | 10-in. | 1/18/1921 | The little tin soldier | Homestead Trio | Female vocal trio, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7752 | 10-in. | 1/24/1921 | O happy day | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7771 | 10-in. | 2/1/1921 | Over the hill | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7780 | 10-in. | 2/7/1921 | Sweeter as the years go by | Helen Davis ; Lewis James | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor) and mixed vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7788 | 10-in. | 2/9/1921 | Pass me not, o gentle Saviour | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7789 | 10-in. | 2/9/1921 | When the swallows homeward fly | Charles Hart ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7797 | 10-in. | 2/14/1921 | Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7798 | 10-in. | 2/14/1921 | Never give up | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7885 | 10-in. | 4/6/1921 | Two little love birds | George Wilton Ballard ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7931 | 10-in. | 4/22/1921 | Dearest one | Betsy Lane Shepherd ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7932 | 10-in. | 4/22/1921 | Vale (Farewell) | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7947 | 10-in. | 4/28/1921 | Fare thee well, love (Fare thee well) | Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 7964 | 10-in. | 5/5/1921 | Dear love, my love | Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 8034 | 10-in. | 5/31/1921 | Silver sands of love | Charles Hart ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed November 17, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.
Spencer, Elizabeth. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 17, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.
"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 November 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Spencer, Elizabeth, 1871-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr2004037096
Wikidata: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5363537
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/9799471
MusicBrainz: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a3fffd75-7bce-4794-b97d-21e8ea5a0ed6
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