John W. Bubbles

John W. Bubbles

John William Sublett (February 19, 1902 – May 18, 1986), known by his stage name John W. Bubbles, was an American tap dancer, vaudevillian, movie actor, and television performer. He performed in the duo "Buck and Bubbles", who were the first black artists to appear on television. He is known as the father of "rhythm tap."

Birth and Death Data: Born February 19, 1902 (Louisville), Died May 18, 1986 (Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, songwriter, speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	[Trial 1927-11-03-01]	10-in.	11/3/1927	The lullaby	Buck and Bubbles	Male vocal duet, with piano	vocalist
Columbia	W150946	10-in.	11/11/1930	You're lucky to me	Buck and Bubbles	Male vocal duet, with piano	vocalist
Columbia	W150947	10-in.	11/11/1930	Wakin' up the folks downstairs	Buck and Bubbles	Male vocal duet, with piano	vocalist
Columbia	W150948	10-in.	11/11/1930	Dance mad	Buck and Bubbles	Male vocal duet, with piano	vocalist
Columbia	W152581	10-in.	12/6/1933	Rhythm for sale	Buck and Bubbles ; Buckets	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, songwriter
Columbia	W152582	10-in.	12/6/1933	He's long gone from Bowling Green	Buck and Bubbles ; Buckets	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, songwriter
Columbia	W152660	10-in.	12/26/1933	Rhythm for sale	Buck and Bubbles	Male vocal duet, with piano	vocalist, songwriter
Columbia	W152661	10-in.	12/26/1933	Oh! Lady, be good	Buck and Bubbles	Male vocal duet, with piano	vocalist
Brunswick	C2161	10-in.	7/30/1928	A few minutes with Buck and Bubbles	Buck and Bubbles	Comic dialogue, with piano	speaker
Brunswick	C2162	10-in.	7/30/1928	A few minutes with Buck and Bubbles	Buck and Bubbles	Comic dialogue, with piano	speaker
Decca	73648		7/17/1946	Atlanta blues -1	Eddie Condon Orchestra		vocalist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bubbles, John W.," accessed November 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109413.

Bubbles, John W.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109413.

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