Recent Remasters
July 14, 2021

Encoded Speed: 192 Kbps

Minnie and Herman (Blank)
Miss Jones and Mr. Spencer
Victor 5186
Matrix# B-4556, Take 1, 2 or 3
June 4, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

On the Belvidere (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5206
Matrix# B-4633, Take 1 or 2
July 3, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Needle dig 0:18-0:21.

'Neath the Old Cherry Tree, Sweet Marie (Blank)
Byron G. Harlan
Victor 5214
Matrix# B-4720, Take 2 or 3
July 29, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Some scratches throughout.

Comin' Thro' the Rye - Humoresque (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5218
Matrix# B-4479, Take 2
May 14, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Parade Post With Kaiser Friedrich March (Blank)
German Cavalry Band
Victor 5255
Matrix# B-4748, Takes 1, 2 or 3
August 2, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Under Any Old Flag at All (Blank)
Billy Murray
Victor 5339
Matrix# B-4967, Take 1
December 12, 1907
Camden, New Jersey (?)

Dixie Fantasia (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5458
Matrix# B-4497, Take 2
July 3, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Hairline crack halfway through but not audible.

I Want You (Blank)
Henry Burr
Victor 5463
Matrix# B-6031, Take 5
April 28, 1908
Camden, New Jersey (?)

Henny and Hilda at the Schuetzenfest (Blank)
Miss Jones and Mr. Spencer
Victor 5520
Matrix# B-6289, Take 3
July 3, 1908
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Scratches towards end.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Haydn Quartet
Victor 5570
Matrix# B-6395, Take 3
September 9, 1908
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Played at 74 RPM. Start cue before beginning.

When Grandma Was a Girl (Blank)
Ada Jones
Victor 5574
Matrix# B-6353, Take 2
August 18, 1908
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Worn.

Moving Day at Pun'kin Centre (Blank)
Cal Stewart
Victor 5619
Matrix# B-6532, Take 3
October 12, 1908
Camden, New Jersey (?)

Henry's Barn Dance
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5722
Matrix# B-7055, Take 1
May 7, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Worn.

My Wife's Gone to the Country
Collins and Harlan
Victor 5736
Matrix# B-8115, Take 2 or 3
July 16, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?)

Oh, That Moonlight Glide
Collins and Harlan
Victor 5807
Matrix# B-9636, Take 1
November 9, 1910
New York, New York

Two Little Brown Eyes
John Young
Victor 5810
Matrix# B-8978, Take 3
November 9, 1910
New York, New York
Note: Worn towards end with scratches.

The Last Rose of Summer
Charles Schuetze
Victor 5860
Matrix# B-10672, Take 1
July 5, 1911
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn. Needle dig 0:26-0:32.

Recent Remasters
March 16, 2021

The Hunter's Farewell (Blank)
Victor Brass Quartet
Victor 4712
Matrix# B-3151, Take 2
February 28, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: marked B-3051 in wax

Azaleas (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 4743
Matrix# B-3400, Take 1
May 22, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

La Golondrina (The Swallow) (Blank)
Se?or Francisco
Victor 4800
Matrix# B-3492, Take 2
June 27, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

I Don't Know Where I'm Goin, but I'm on My Way (Blank)
Arthur Collins
Victor 4804
Matrix# B-3474, Take 2
June 14, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Believe Me if all Those Endearing Young Charms (Blank)
Miss Florence Hinkle
Victor 4874
Matrix# B-3532, Take 3
July 16, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Elegie (Blank)
Rosario Bourdon
Victor 4897
Matrix# B-3869, Take 2
October 10, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn.

Experience (Blank)
Miss Ada Jones
Victor 4905
Matrix# B-3909, Take 1
October 18, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

March Comrades (Blank)
U. S. Marine Band
Victor 4943
Matrix# B-3892, Take 1
October 15, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Rosie and Rudolph at the Skating Rink (Blank)
Miss Jones and Mr. Spencer
Victor 4973
Matrix# B-4090, Take 5
January 28, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

The Preacher and the Bear (Blank)
Sousa's Band
Victor 4981
Matrix# B-3778, Take 2
September 6, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Don't You Want a Paper, Dearie? (Blank)
Miss Jones and Haydn Quartet
Victor 4997
Matrix# B-4148, Take 1 or Unknown
December 19, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Herr. Snickelfritz and His Band (Blank)
Len Spencer
Victor 5009
Matrix# B-3924, Take 3
October 26, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Chicken Charlie (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5011
Matrix# B-3410, Take 2
May 24, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Needle dig 0:52-1:03. Studio noise before and after.

Victory (Easter Hymn) (Blank)
Trinity Choir
Victor 5015
Matrix# B-4187, Take 1
January 21, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Becky and Izzy (A Yiddish Courtship) (Blank)
Miss Jones and Mr. Spencer
Victor 5034
Matrix# B-4277, Take 2
February 28, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

La Gitana Waltz (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5076
Matrix# B-3411, Take 3
May 24, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

New Colonial March (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5126
Matrix# B-4402, Take 2
April 16, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Very worn.

Lorelei (Blank)
Mme. Kitty Berger
Victor 5128
Matrix# B-4468, Take 2
May 4, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Blondy and Her Johnny (Blank)
Miss Jones and Mr. Spencer
Victor 5133
Matrix# B-4456, Take 1
May 2, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Since You Called Me Dearie (Blank)
Byron G. Harlan
Victor 5146
Matrix# B-4472, Take 3
May 9, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn. Needle run throughout.

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December 8, 2020

Iyone - My Own Iyone Hi-Diddle-Diddle
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 670-D Columbia 670-D
Matrix# 142273 4-D-8, Take 4 Matrix# 142274 3-C-12, Take 3
June 2, 1926 June 2, 1926
New York, New York New York, New York

Recent Remasters
June 15, 2020

La Bonita Waltz (Blank)
Samuel Siegel
Victor 4014
Matrix# [Pre-matrix B-]3381, Take 2
May 20, 1901
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Announced. Worn, especially at start.

The Farewell Waltz (Blank)
Miss Morgan and Mr. Stanley
Victor 4171
Matrix# B-1939, Take 1 or 3
November 16, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Engineer before start?

German Patriotic Air (Blank)
Sousa's Band
Victor 4196
Matrix# B-2049, Take 2
December 14, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn.

The Palms (Blank)
Emilio de Gogorza
Victor 4257
Matrix# B-2128, Take 3
January 10, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Good Bye, Sweet Marie (Blank)
Harry Macdonough & Haydn Quartet
Victor 4435
Matrix# B-2651, Take 1
June 20, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

The Dragon Fly (Blank)
Victor Dance Orchestra
Victor 4448
Matrix# B-2692, Take 2
June 28, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Katrina's Valentine (Blank)
Miss Jones and Mr. Spencer
Victor 4474
Matrix# B-2676, Take 3
June 27, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Everybody Works but Father (Blank)
Billy Murray
Victor 4519
Matrix# B-2743, Take 7
December 22, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

A Barnyard Serenade (Blank)
Spencer & Holt
Victor 4562
Matrix# B-2885, Take 1
November 14, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Extremely worn, especially at start.

A Gay Gossoon (Blank)
Vess L. Ossman
Victor 4589
Matrix# B-2853, Take 1
November 1, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn.

So Long, Mary! (Blank)
Miss Corinne Morgan with Haydn Quartet
Victor 4590
Matrix# B-2999, Take 2
January 12, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Why don't You Try? (Blank)
Harry Tally
Victor 4593
Matrix# B-2930, Take 3
December 8, 1905
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

My Hindoo Man (Blank)
Peter Lewin
Victor 4612
Matrix# B-3002, Take 2
January 15, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Serenata (Schubert's Serenade)
Señor Francisco (Emilio de Gogorza)
Victor 4643
Matrix# B-3085, Take 2
February 5, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Mandy and Her Man (Blank)
Miss Jones and Mr. Spencer
Victor 4670
Matrix# B-3188, Take 2
March 16, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Very worn.

The Rosary (Blank)
Alan Turner
Victor 4676
Matrix# B-3206, Take 3
March 23, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

The Whistlers - Intermezzo (Blank)
Sousa's Band
Victor 4705
Matrix# B-3271, Take 4
April 13, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

The Dixie Rube (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 4706
Matrix# B-3216, Take 2
March 27, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Matrix and take numbers set in type, not handwritten.

Recent Remasters
February 6, 2020

We are Going Down the Valley (Blank)
Harry Macdonough
Victor 1712
Matrix# B-1173, Take 1
March 29, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Very worn.

My Old Kentucky Home (Blank)
Haydn Quartet
Victor 1997
Matrix# B-3389, Take 3
May 16, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Wedding of the Winds Waltz
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 2773
Matrix# B-1263, Take 6
September 23, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Also recorded in earlier takes on April 25, 1904.

The Forge in the Forest (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 2789
Matrix# B-1287, Take 5
November 23, 1905
New York, New York
Note: Baton before start. In-studio horn bump.

La Gitana Waltz (Blank)
Victor Dance Orchestra
Victor 2874
Matrix# B-1477, Take 1 or 2
June 23, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn, especially at start.

Dancing in the Barn (Blank)
Victor Dance Orchestra
Victor 2877
Matrix# B-1504, Take 2
June 22, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn or poorly recorded.

Sobre las Olas Waltz (Over the Waves Waltz)
Victor Dance Orchestra
Victor 2881
Matrix# B-6878, Take 1
March 15, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Worn. Hairline crack towards end, not audible.

Wedding of the Winds Waltz (Blank)
Victor Dance Orchestra
Victor 2882
Matrix# B-1509, Take 1 or 2
June 22 or 23, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn.

Fall in Line March (Blank)
Victor Dance Orchestra
Victor 2886
Matrix# B-1520, Take 2
June 27, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Very worn. Hairline crack halfway through, not audible.

Washington Post March (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Orchestra
Victor 2887
Matrix# B-1521, Take 2
June 27, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn.

The Norseman March (Blank)
Victor Dance Orchestra (Pryor's Orchestra)
Victor 2892
Matrix# B-1526, Take 1
June 28, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Uncle Sammy March (Blank)
Victor Dance Orchestra (Arthur Pryor's Orchestra)
Victor 2897
Matrix# B-1530, Take 2
June 28, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn. DAHR notes Take 2 was reserved for Canada.

(Reverse Label Worn Off)
Medley of Broadway Hits

Good Bye, Eliza Jane
Follow the Crowd on a Sunday
Down on the Brandywine
All Aboard for Dreamland
Blue Bell
Jovial Joe
Meet Me in St. Louis
I've Got a Feelin' for You
(Blank)
Frank Mazziotta
Victor 2905
Matrix# B-1489, Take 2
June 20, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Tingelingeling (Blank)
August Kreuder
Victor 2910
Matrix# B-1398, Take 1
June 3, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Pressing indentation at start.

Largo (Blank)
Charles D'Almaine
Victor 2925
Matrix# B-1475, Take 2
June 15, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn or poor pressing?

Royal Italian March (Blank)
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 2961
Matrix# B-1227, Take 1 or 2
April 18, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)
Note: Worn.

Recent Remasters
October 28, 2019

Fu' th' Noo' (I've Something in the Bottle)
Harry Lauder
Victor 70000
Matrix# C-8449, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

He Was Very Kind to Me
Harry Lauder
Victor 70001
Matrix# C-8471, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

I Love a Lassie
Harry Lauder
Victor 70002
Matrix# C-8462, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn towards end.

The Saftest of the Family
Harry Lauder
Victor 70005
Matrix# C-8460, Take 1 or 2
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Big scratch 0:00-0:13 filtered somewhat. Very worn.

She is My Daisy
Harry Lauder
Victor 70006
Matrix# C-8467, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

The Wedding of Sandy McNab
Harry Lauder
Victor 70008
Matrix# C-8459, Take 2
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey

When I Get Back to Bonnie Scotland
Harry Lauder
Victor 70009
Matrix# C-8461, Take 1
December 12, 1909
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Swish at start.

We Parted on the Shore
Harry Lauder
Victor 70013
Matrix# C-8660, Take 1
February 25, 1910
New York, New York
Note: Played at 78 RPM. Worn, lots of scratches.

Lucia Sextette Chi mi frena
(What Restrains Me)
(Act II)
(Blank)
Victor Opera Sextette
Victor 70036
Matrix# C-10101, Take 1
March 27, 1911
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Take 3 on Victor 55066-A. Very worn.

Stabat Mater - Inflammatus (Blank)
Lucy Isabelle Marsh
Victor 70037
Matrix# C-10102, Take 1
March 27, 1911
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Needle dig from 1:24-1:30.

The Picnic
Harry Lauder
Victor 70060
Matrix# C-11121, Take 1
October 18, 1911
New York, New York
Note: Worn, especially at end.

Roamin' in the Gloamin'
Harry Lauder
Victor 70061
Matrix# C-11122, Take 2
October 18, 1911
New York, New York
Note: Scratches after 3:12.

A wee Deoch an' Doris
Harry Lauder
Victor 70062
Matrix# C-11125, Take 1
October 18, 1911
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Scratch until 0:20.

Breakfast in Bed on Sunday Morn
Harry Lauder
Victor 70063
Matrix# C-11124, Take 1
October 18, 1911
New York, New York
Note: Light scuff 1:50-2:10.

Rigoletto Quartet - Bella filgia dell' amore
(Fairest Daughter of the Graces)
(Act III)
(Blank)
Victor Opera Quartet
Victor 70073
Matrix# C-10720, Take 14
March 29, 1912
Camden, New Jersey
Note: In-studio horn bump at 1:55.

The Wee Hoose 'Mang the Heather
Harry Lauder
Victor 70076
Matrix# C-12813, Take 1
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey

Trixie from Dixie
Harry Lauder
Victor 70095
Matrix# C-12809, Take 1
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Studio cue before start.

She's the Lass for Me
Harry Lauder
Victor 70096
Matrix# C-12810, Take 1
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey

The Kilty Lads
Harry Lauder
Victor 70097
Matrix# C-12812, Take 1
January 18, 1913
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Played at 78 RPM.

It's Nice to Get Up in the Mornin' But It's Nicer to Lie in Bed!
Harry Lauder
Victor 70107
Matrix# C-14327, Take 1
January 15, 1914
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn. In-studio bumps.

The Message Boy
Harry Lauder
Victor 70110
Matrix# C-14331, Take 1
January 15, 1914
Camden, New Jersey

Doughie The Baker
Harry Lauder
Victor 70112
Matrix# C-16798, Take 1
November 20, 1915
New York, New York
Note: Worn with scratches.

Rosie
Harry Lauder
Victor 70113
Matrix# C-16789, Take 1
November 20, 1915
New York, New York
Note: Studio cue before start.

Nanny
Harry Lauder
Victor 70114
Matrix# C-17179, Take 2
February 18, 1916
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Stubborn needle dig at 2:18.

My Bonny Bonny Jean
Harry Lauder
Victor 70115
Matrix# C-17188, Take 1
February 18, 1916
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn.

Bonnie Maggie Tamson
Harry Lauder
Victor 70116
Matrix# C-17180, Take 1
February 18, 1916
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Pressing bubble 2:15-2:35.

The Laddies Who Fought and Won
Harry Lauder
Victor 70117
Matrix# C-21045, Take 1
November 2, 1917
Camden, New Jersey

I Love to be a Sailor
Harry Lauder
Victor 70118
Matrix# C-21042, Take 1
November 2, 1917
Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn.

There is Somebody Waiting for Me
Harry Lauder
Victor 70119
Matrix# C-21046, Take 2
November 2, 1917
Camden, New Jersey

From the North, South, East and West
Harry Lauder
Victor 70120
Matrix# C-21669, Take 1
April 11, 1918
Camden, New Jersey
Worn.

Granny's Laddy (One of the Boys Who Went)
Harry Lauder
Victor 70121
Matrix# C-21672, Take 1
April 11, 1918
Camden, New Jersey

Don't Let Us Sing Anymore About War, Just Let Us Sing of Love
Harry Lauder
Victor 70122
Matrix# C-22458, Take 2
December 10, 1918
Camden, New Jersey

When I Was Twenty-One
Harry Lauder
Victor 70123
Matrix# C-22457, Take 2
December 10, 1918
Camden, New Jersey

I Think I'll Get Wed in the Summer
Sir Harry Lauder
Victor 70125
Matrix# C-23746, Take 1
February 20, 1920
Camden, New Jersey

Recent Remasters
February 26, 2019

To listen to Act 1 (Parts 1-9) consecutively, click HERE.
To listen to Act 2 (Parts 10-16) consecutively, click HERE.
To listen to Act 3 (Parts 17-25) consecutively, click HERE.
To listen to Act 4 (Parts 26-30) consecutively, click HERE.
To listen to all parts consecutively, click HERE.

Recent Remasters
January 8, 2019

Buy American! (And Good Times Will Come Thru') Try a Little Tenderness
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2748-D Columbia 2748-D
Matrix# 152362 2-A-1, Take 2 Matrix# 152365 2-A-1, Take 2
January 31, 1933 February 1, 1933
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Lamination cracks halfway in. Note: Very worn. Lamination cracks halfway in.

There's A New Day Comin' Have You Ever Been Lonely? (Have You Ever Been Blue)
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2753-D Columbia 2753-D
Matrix# 152360 1, Take 1 Matrix# 152363 3, Take 3
January 31, 1933 February 1, 1933
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn.

There's A Ring Around My Rainbow All Aboard For Dreamland, Baby (Kiss Mama and Papa Goodnight)
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2758-D Columbia 2758-D
Matrix# 152361 1-A-1, Take 1 Matrix# 152364 2-A-1, Take 2
January 31, 1933 February 1, 1933
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn with many lamination edge cracks. Note: Very worn with many lamination edge cracks.

Moonlight Millionaires Stormy Weather
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2774-D Columbia 2774-D
Matrix# 152394 1-A-1, Take 1 Matrix# 152400 2-A-2, Take 2
April 19, 1933 May 2, 1933
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Note: Very worn.

The Gold Diggers' Song (We're In The Money) It's Sunday Down In Caroline
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2775-D Columbia 2775-D
Matrix# 152393 3, Take 3 Matrix# 152401 1, Take 1
April 19, 1933 May 2, 1933
New York, New York New York, New York

In A Garden In Old Kalua An Old, Old Man, With An Old, Old Pipe
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2777-D Columbia 2777-D
Matrix# 152399 2-A-1, Take 2 Matrix# 152402 1-A-2, Take 1
April 19, 1933 May 2, 1933
New York, New York New York, New York

Lazybones Rhythm
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2786-D Columbia 2786-D
Matrix# 152420 1-A-1, Take 1 Matrix# 152423 3-A-1, Take 3
June 22, 1933 June 22, 1933
New York, New York New York, New York

In The Vine Covered Church 'Way Back Home Here You Come With Love
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2799-D Columbia 2799-D
Matrix# 152422 2-A-1, Take 2 Matrix# 152454 2-A-1, Take 2
June 22, 1933 July 28, 1933
New York, New York Chicago, Illinois
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Ten Thousand Years Ago Little Locket Of Long Ago
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2807-D Columbia 2807-D
Matrix# 152453 3-A-2, Take 3 Matrix# 152455 2-A-2, Take 2
July 28, 1933 July 28, 1933
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Swish. Note: Swish.

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December 9, 2018

My Woman! Somebody Loves You
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2635-D Columbia 2635-D
Matrix# 152136 1-A-2, Take 1 Matrix# 152141 1-A-2, Take 1
March 15, 1932 March 16, 1932
New York, New York New York, New York

In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town Sweet Sue - Just You
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2652-D Columbia 2652-D
Matrix# 152137 2-A-5, Take 2 Matrix# 152140 4-A-5, Take 4
March 15, 1932 March 22, 1932
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn.

I'm Sure of Everything But You Play Fiddle Play
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2728-D Columbia 2728-D
Matrix# 152322 3-A-1, Take 3 Matrix# 152323 3-A-1, Take 3
November 28, 1932 November 28, 1932
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Hairline cracks halfway in.

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November 25, 2018

Headin' For Better Times Just A Gigolo
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2378-D Columbia 2378-D
Matrix# 151196 4-A-6, Take 4 Matrix# 151206 1-B-8, Take 1
January 12, 1931 January 13, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York

Egyptian-Ella I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2428-D Columbia 2428-D
Matrix# 151395 2-B-2, Take 2 Matrix# 151396 1-A-2, Take 1
March 5, 1931 March 5, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

One More Time Ho Hum!
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2452-D Columbia 2452-D
Matrix# 151514 2-A-3, Take 2 Matrix# 151517 3-A-1, Take 3
April 13, 1931 April 15, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn. Small lamination cracks along edge, not audible. Note: Very worn.

Dip Your Brush In The Sunshine The Little Old Church In The Valley
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2467-D Columbia 2467-D
Matrix# 151513 2-A-3, Take 2 Matrix# 151518 3-A-5, Take 3
April 13, 1931 April 15, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Take 1 listed as issued while statuses of Takes 2 and 3 noted as "Unknown" in DAHR. Note: Stripped groove at 1:09-1:10.

I'm All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart I Love You In The Same Sweet Way
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2492-D Columbia 2492-D
Matrix# 151662 3-A-1, Take 3 Matrix# 151663 3-A-1, Take 3
July 1, 1931 July 1, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Several small lamination cracks along edge, not audible. Note: Worn. Several small lamination cracks along edge, not audible.

Dallas Blues Royal Garden Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2527-D Columbia 2527-D
Matrix# 151397 3-A-2, Take 3 Matrix# 151398 2-A-1, Take 2
March 6, 1931 March 6, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Old Playmate An Ev'ning In Caroline
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2560-D Columbia 2560-D
Matrix# 151864 4-A-1, Take 4 Matrix# 151865 3-A-1, Take 3
October 26, 1931 October 27, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Several small lamination cracks along edge, not audible. Note: Worn. Several small lamination cracks along edge, not audible.

Recent Remasters
October 30, 2018

San Aunt Hagar's Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2113-D Columbia 2113-D
Matrix# 149743 4-C-12, Take 4 Matrix# 149784 3-B-9, Take 3
January 8, 1930 January 20, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn, especially at start. Note: Worn.

On the Sunny Side of the Street Singing a Vagabond Song
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2144-D Columbia 2144-D
Matrix# 150043 2-C-3, Take 2 Matrix# 150050 4-C-1, Take 4
February 28, 1930 March 3, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn.

The Lonesome Road Dinah
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2181-D Columbia 2181-D
Matrix# 149758 2-A-5, Take 2 Matrix# 149911 4-E-11, Take 4
January 10, 1930 January 24, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York

The Yellow Dog Blues Sobbin' Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2217-D Columbia 2217-D
Matrix# 150482 4-B-1, Take 4 Matrix# 150490 2-C-2, Take 2
April 18, 1930 April 24, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York

The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise Three O'Clock In The Morning
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2246-D Columbia 2246-D
Matrix# 150460 3-C-8, Take 3 Matrix# 150467 7-A-3, Take 7
Matrix# 150467 8-1, Take 8
April 14, 1930 April 24, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York

Homemade Sunshine Laughing At Life
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2311-D Columbia 2311-D
Matrix# 150855 4-B-5, Take 4 Matrix# 150856 3-B-6, Take 3
October 3, 1930 October 3, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lamination cracks at start. Scratches. Note: Lamination cracks at start. Scratches.

Somebody Stole My Gal Someday Sweetheart
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2336-D Columbia 2336-D
Matrix# 150478 2-A-3, Take 2 Matrix# 150479 4-A-2, Take 4
April 17, 1930 April 17, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

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September 4, 2018

I'm Walkin' Around in a Dream Maybe - Who Knows?
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1854-D Columbia 1854-D
Matrix# 148559 1-C-8, Take 1 Matrix# 148562 3-B-5, Take 3
May 26, 1929 May 26, 1929
Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California
Note: Lamination cracks, most not audible. Stressed loud passages. Note: Lamination cracks, most not audible. Stressed loud passages.

Lewisada Blues I Love You
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1916-D Columbia 1916-D
Matrix# 148568 5-A-3, Take 5 Matrix# 148578 2-A-16, Take 2
May 30, 1929 June 5, 1929
Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California

Through! Lonely Troubadour
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1957-D Columbia 1957-D
Matrix# 148933 4-A-2, Take 4 Matrix# 148936 3-A-2, Take 3
August 23, 1929 August 24, 1929
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Edge scuff a few seconds in.

My Little Dream Boat Lady Luck
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1999-D Columbia 1999-D
Matrix# 146742 1-B-4, Take 1 Matrix# 148932 3-C-5, Take 3
July 18, 1928 August 22, 1929
New York, New York Chicago, Illinois
Note: Circular lamination crack 0:57-1:14, barely audible.

My Little Dream Boat In the Land of Jazz
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia CB 5 Columbia CB 5
Matrix# 146742 1-?-?, Take 1 Matrix# 148566 3-?-?, Take 3
July 18, 1928 May 30, 1929
New York, New York Los Angeles, California
Note: Worn.

Farewell Blues Wabash Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2029-D Columbia 2029-D
Matrix# 148930 3-A-7, Take 3 Matrix# 148931 4-C-13, Take 4
August 21, 1929 August 21, 1929
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Recording/pressing problem at 0:36-0:37.

You've Got That Thing Harmonica Harry
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2088-D Columbia 2088-D
Matrix# 149613 2-A-3, Take 2 Matrix# 149734 4-A-2, Take 4
December 23, 1929 January 6, 1930
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Skip/defect on master at 1:59.

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July 8, 2018

Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble Clarinet Marmalade
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1573-D Columbia 1573-D
Matrix# 146642 3-F-18, Take 3 Matrix# 146643 4-C-25, Take 4
July 16, 1928 July 16, 1928
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

When the Curtain Comes Down Glad Rag Doll
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1709-D Columbia 1709-D
Matrix# 147417 2-B-1, Take 2 Matrix# 147423 3-B-2, Take 3
December 12, 1928 December 13, 1928
New York, New York New York, New York

When the Curtain Comes Down Russian Lullaby
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 5389 Columbia 5389
Matrix# 147417 38184 2, Take 2 Matrix# 147722 38196 3, Take 3
December 12, 1928 December 20, 1928
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Same as Columbia 1709-D. Lamination crack 3/4th to center, not audible.

Limehouse Blues Roses of Picardy
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1789-D Columbia 1789-D
Matrix# 147416 4-B-3, Take 4 Matrix# 147721 3-A-2, Take 3
December 11, 1928 December 20, 1928
New York, New York New York, New York

Limehouse Blues Allah's Holiday
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 5330 Columbia 5330
Matrix# 147416 38183 4, Take 4 Matrix# 147700 38189 3, Take 3
December 11, 1928 December 6, 1928
New York, New York New York, New York

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June 16, 2018

A Good Man is Hard to Find I Ain't Got Nobody
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1428-D Columbia 1428-D
Matrix# 145798 4-B-7, Take 4 Matrix# 145799 3-B-9, Take 3
March 22, 1928 March 23, 1928
New York, New York New York, New York

At Last I'm Happy Truly
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 2408-D Columbia 2408-D
Matrix# 151197 3-B-3, Take 3 Matrix# 151306 2-A-2, Take 2
January 12, 1931 February 13, 1931
New York, New York New York, New York

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June 1, 2018

Wandering in Dreamland Lily
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 895-D Columbia 895-D
Matrix# 143442 1-A-6, Take 1 Matrix# 143443 4-A-2, Take 4
February 6, 1927 February 6, 1927
New York, New York New York, New York

Fifty Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong One Sweet Letter From You
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 988-D Columbia 988-D
Matrix# 144052 3-B-6, Take 3 Matrix# 144053 1-E-10, Take 1
April 27, 1927 April 27, 1927
New York, New York New York, New York

Wah! Wah! Frankie and Johnny
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1017-D Columbia 1017-D
Matrix# 143640 3-B-2, Take 3 Matrix# 143998 1-B-, Take 1
March 23, 1927 April 21, 1927
New York, New York New York, New York

The Darktown Strutters' Ball Alexander's Ragtime Band
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1084-D Columbia 1084-D
Matrix# 143708 2-A-10, Take 2 Matrix# 144247 4-C-11, Take 4
March 23, 1927 June 2, 1927
New York, New York New York, New York

The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi Good Night
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 1296-D Columbia 1296-D
Matrix# 144990 4-A-7, Take 4 Matrix# 145420 4-D-2, Take 4
December 2, 1927 December 16, 1927
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

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April 22, 2018

Poor Papa In My Gondola
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 585-D Columbia 585-D
Matrix# 141657 3-D-11, Take 3 Matrix# 141672 1-B-8, Take 1
February 10, 1926 February 11, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

No I've Found A New Baby
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 600-D Columbia 600-D
Matrix# 141665 4-C-7, Take 4 Matrix# 141673 3-C-15, Take 3
February 10, 1926 February 11, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Light lamination cracks across, audible in middle. Note: Light lamination cracks across, audible in middle.

That's Why I Love You Where'd You Get Those Eyes?
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 667-D Columbia 667-D
Matrix# 142271 3-C-40, Take 3 Matrix# 142272 4-I-54, Take 4
June 1, 1926 June 1, 1926
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Iyone - My Own Iyone Hi-Diddle-Diddle
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 670-D Columbia 670-D
Matrix# 142273 4-D-20, Take 4 Matrix# 142274 3-D-11, Take 3
June 2, 1926 June 2, 1926
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Very worn with lamination cracks audible, first few seconds damaged/missing. Note: Very worn with lamination cracks audible.

My Mamma's In Town The New St. Louis Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 697-D Columbia 697-D
Matrix# 142275 2-H-84, Take 2 Matrix# 142276 2-A-87, Take 2
June 3, 1926 June 3, 1926
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lamination circle crack 2/5ths in but not audible.

For My Sweetheart I Can't Get Over a Girl Like You
Leo Reisman and His Orchestra Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 754-D Columbia 754-D
Matrix# 142388 4-D-13, Take 4 Matrix# 142448 3-B-14, Take 3
July 12, 1926 July 26, 1926
New York, New York Chicago, Illinois
Note. Scratch across, barely audible. Note: Worn.

Tiger Rag Blues (My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me)
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 770-D Columbia 770-D
Matrix# 142444 2-C-7, Take 2 Matrix# 142445 2-D-18, Take 2
July 16, 1926 July 16, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Brash. Note: Brash.

Bugle Call Rag Some Of These Days
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band with Sophie Tucker
Columbia 826-D Columbia 826-D
Matrix# 142950 4-D-23, Take 4 Matrix# 142955 2-G-34, Take 2
November 22, 1926 November 23, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Wistful and Blue If You See Sally
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 844-D Columbia 844-D
Matrix# 142962 4-G-5, Take 4 Matrix# 142963 3-G-5, Take 3
November 26, 1926 November 26, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: 60 Hz electrical hum on master, reduced by filtering.

When My Baby Smiles At Me Keep A Little Sunshine In Your Heart
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 922-D Columbia 922-D
Matrix# 142951 3-A-1, Take 3 Matrix# 142954 3-A-2, Take 3
November 22, 1926 November 23, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: 60 Hz electrical hum on master, reduced by filtering. Note: 60 Hz electrical hum on master, reduced by filtering.

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March 18, 2018

Marguerite I Miss My Swiss
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 406-D Columbia 406-D
Matrix# 140714 3-B-34, Take 3 Matrix# 140716 2-F-29, Take 2
June 23, 1925 June 23, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York

Angry Say Arabella
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 416-D Columbia 416-D
Matrix# 140711 2-D-7, Take 2 Matrix# 140715 2-A-18, Take 2
June 22, 1925 June 23, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York

Milenberg Joys Tin Roof Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 439-D Columbia 439-D
Matrix# 140709 2-F-55, Take 2 Matrix# 140710 3-C-58, Take 3
June 22, 1925 June 22, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Bam Bam Bamy Shore The Camel Walk
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 478-D Columbia 478-D
Matrix# 141123 3-A-6, Take 3 Matrix# 141124 2-A-26, Take 2
October 8, 1925 October 8, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

While We Danced Till Dawn Just Around The Corner
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 504-D Columbia 504-D
Matrix# 141211 4-D-53, Take 4 Matrix# 141212 3-C-47, Take 3
October 28, 1925 October 28, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Low volume on master. Note: Low volume on master.

Don't Wake Me Up (Let Me Dream) That Certain Party
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 531-D Columbia 531-D
Matrix# 141393 2-A-20, Take 2 Matrix# 141415 2-B-23, Take 2
December 15, 1925 December 18, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lamination crack one-half inch inward, not audible.

Pretty Little Baby I Wish't I Was In Peoria
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 543-D Columbia 543-D
Matrix# 141436 3-C-22, Take 3 Matrix# 141437 2-F-15, Take 2
December 28, 1925 December 28, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Problems during vocals on master.

Drifting and Dreaming The Monkey Doodle-Doo
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 620-D Columbia 620-D
Matrix# 141394 3-D-24, Take 3 Matrix# 141416 2-E-22, Take 2
December 15, 1925 December 18, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York

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Whispering The Japanese Sandman
Paul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra
Victor 18690-A Victor 18690-B
Matrix# B-24393, Take 9 Matrix# B-24390, Take 4
August 23, 1920 August 19, 1920
Camden, New Jersey Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Cho-Cho-San Song of India
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 18777-A Victor 18777-B
Matrix# B-25307, Take 2 Matrix# B-25322, Take 4
May 18, 1921 May 31, 1921
Camden, New Jersey Camden, New Jersey
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Valencia No More Worryin'
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 20007-A Victor 20007-B
Matrix# BVE-35242, Take 8 Matrix# BVE-35245, Take 2
March 30, 1926 March 26, 1926
New York, New York New York, New York

Sam 'Phoning His Sweetheart 'Liza Sam 'n' Henry at the Dentist
Sam 'n' Henry Sam 'n' Henry
Victor 20032-A Victor 20032-B
Matrix# BVE-35328, Take 3 Matrix# BVE-35329, Take 1
April 20, 1926 April 20, 1926
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: In 1928, this duo changed their name to Amos 'n' Andy. 125Hz turnover used instead of 200.

Sam's Speech at the Colored Lodge Sam 'n' Henry at the Fortune Tellers
Sam 'n' Henry Sam 'n' Henry
Victor 20093-A Victor 20093-B
Matrix# BVE-35066, Take 2 Matrix# BVE-35073, Take 1
May 27, 1926 May 28, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: In 1928, this duo changed their name to Amos 'n' Andy.

Magnolia (Mix The Lot - What Have You Got?) Love And Kisses (From Baby to You)
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 20679-A Victor 20679-B
Matrix# BVE-38779, Take 1 Matrix# BVE-38805, Take 2
May 24, 1927 May 13, 1927
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Poor shellac.

Mary (What Are You Waiting For?) Changes
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Victor 21103-A Victor 21103-B
Matrix# BVE-40945, Take 2 Matrix# BVE-40937, Take 3
November 25, 1927 November 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Jazzin' Baby Blues Boar Hog Blues
Richard M. Jones' Jazz Wizards Richard M. Jones' Jazz Wizards
Victor 21203-A Victor 21203-B
Matrix# BVE-40820, Take 2 Matrix# BVE-40822, Take 2
November 7, 1927 November 7, 1927
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.
Alternate Filter Alternate Filter

A New Slant on War Timely Topics
Will Rogers Will Rogers
Victor 45347-A Victor 45347-B
Matrix# B-27457, Take 2 Matrix# B-27458, Take 2
February 6, 1923 February 6, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

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January 9, 2018

Dream Daddy Mr. Radio Man
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 82-D Columbia 82-D
Matrix# 81544 1-14, Take 1 Matrix# 81545 2-16, Take 2
February 10, 1924 February 10, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn towards end. Note: Worn towards end. Hairline crack at end, not audible.

San She's Everybody's Sweetheart
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 122-D Columbia 122-D
Matrix# 81681 2-A-2, Take 2 Matrix# 81682 3-D-38, Take 3
April 10, 1924 April 10, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Hairline crack half-inch in, not audible. Note: Worn.

Sweet Little You Eccentric
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 195-D Columbia 195-D
Matrix# 81908 3-E-9, Take 3 Matrix# 81909 4-E-4, Take 4
August 11, 1924 August 11, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Crack halfway through. Worn. Note: Worn.

She Loves Me Too Tired
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 227-D Columbia 227-D
Matrix# 81990 4-B-35, Take 4 Matrix# 140094 2-A-43, Take 2
September 10, 1924 October 7, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
The lead-out groove, though not connected to the main groove, has what sounds like a few notes from a piano here.

Show Me The Way Nobody Loves You Like I Do
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 241-D Columbia 241-D
Matrix# 140095 2-D-26, Take 2 Matrix# 140110 3-C-39, Take 3
October 9, 1924 October 17, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York

Rose-Marie Madeline
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 255-D Columbia 255-D
Matrix# 140140 4-B-5, Take 4 Matrix# 140149 1-D-13, Take 1
November 14, 1924 November 24, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York

I Ain't Got Nobody To Love I Like You Best Of All
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 274-D Columbia 274-D
Matrix# 140199 2-B-7, Take 2 Matrix# 140205 1-D-10, Take 1
December 19, 1924 December 23, 1924
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Tracking problem on master at 1:29.

Will You Remember Me? O, Katharina!
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 295-D Columbia 295-D
Matrix# 140234 3-F-136, Take 3 Matrix# 140374 3-F-134, Take 3
January 9, 1925 January 29, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York

Ah-Ha! We're Back Together Again
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 311-D Columbia 311-D
Matrix# 140379 3-G-62, Take 3 Matrix# 140334 2-E-60, Take 2
February 2, 1925 February 7, 1925
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Needle dig/skip at 0:34.

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December 1, 2017

The Memphis Blues Tiger Rag
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3813 Columbia A3813
Matrix# 80763 3-1, Take 3 Matrix# 80765 2-1, Take 2
January 4, 1923 January 5, 1923
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Worn.

Jenny Liza
Ted Lewis and His Band Frank Westphal and His Orchestra
Columbia A3814 Columbia A3814
Matrix# 80764 3-J-26, Take 3 Matrix# 80766 2-BJ-35, Take 2
January 5, 1923 January 5, 1923
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Wet Yo' Thumb Aunt Hagar's Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3879 Columbia A3879
Matrix# 80969 6-B-16, Take 6 Matrix# 80970 3-E-19, Take 3
April 17, 1923 April 16, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lamination crack halfway in, not audible. Warped. Note: Worn and warped.

Beale Street Mamma Louisville Lou (The Vampin' Lady)
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3892 Columbia A3892
Matrix# 80971 4-E-74, Take 4 Matrix# 80981 3-B-74, Take 3
April 17, 1923 April 20, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake The Duck's Quack
Ted Lewis and His Band Frank Westphal and His Orchestra
Columbia A3944 Columbia A3944
Matrix# 81111 4-D-26, Take 4 Matrix# 81042 2-A-5, Take 2
July 5, 1923 May 29, 1923
New York, New York Chicago, Illinois
Note: Slightly worn and warped.

Annabelle Love
Ted Lewis and His Band Eddie Elkins' Orchestra
Columbia A3957 Columbia A3957
Matrix# 81135 3-B-8, Take 3 Matrix# 81116 2-C-14, Take 2
July 14, 1923 July 9, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York

Beale Street Blues 12th. Street Rag
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3972 Columbia A3972
Matrix# 80979 ?-?-?, Probably Take 3 Matrix# 80980 4-?-(3?)6, Take 4
April 19, 1923 April 19, 1923
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Ted Lewis Popular Favorites

Excerpt from Poet and Peasant Overture (von Suppe)
Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me
Tell Me
Sally, Won't You Come Back?
Georgette
When My Baby Smiles At Me
Schubert Serenade
Ted Lewis and His Band Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Columbia 1S Columbia 1S
Matrix# 81218 3-617, Take 3 Matrix# 64384 5-F-77, Take 5
September 16, 1923 1923 (?)
New York, New York New York, New York (?)
Note: Worn.

Steppin' Out Unfortunate Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 48-D Columbia 48-D
Matrix# 81382 3-C-42, Take 3 Matrix# 81386 1-G-57, Take 1
December 4, 1923 December 6, 1923
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Note: Worn. Note: Needle dig from 0:49-0:54. Worn.

Twelve O'Clock At Night The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia 52-D Columbia 52-D
Matrix# 81381 5-?-79, Take 5 Matrix# 81387 3-D-92, Take 3
December 4, 1923 December 6, 1923
Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

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November 8, 2017

Medley of Plantation Songs (Blank)
Haydn Quartet
Victor 1416
Matrix# B-1306, Take 7
January 5, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?)

Die fier Kashes (Der Seder Nacht) (Blank)
Miss Lizzie Goldfinger with Goldin Quartet
Victor 2878
Matrix# B-1568, Take 1
July 8, 1904
New York, New York
Note: noted as B-1572 in EDVR

New Year's at Old Trinity (Blank)
Haydn Quartet
Victor 2935
Matrix# B-1563, Take 1, 2, 3, or 4
July 7, 1904
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?)

Die fier Schnorers (from Jeshive Buchor) (Blank)
Goldin Hebrew Quartet
Victor 2949
Matrix# B-1571, Take 1
July 8, 1904
New York, New York
Note: In-studio bumps at 0:07 and 0:12.

The Darky and the Boys (Blank)
Edwin Whitney
Victor 5636
Matrix# B-[Unnumbered 1908-10-11-01], Take 1
October 11, 1908
Camden, New Jersey (?)

Amina
Arthur Pryor's Band
Victor 5685
Matrix# B-6782, Take 1
February 8, 1909
Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Worn.

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November 2, 2017

Tell Me Sweet Rose Sadness Will Be Gladness
Mart Britt and His Orchestra Mart Britt and His Orchestra
Victor V-40012-A Victor V-40012-B
Matrix# BVE-47025, Take 2 Matrix# BVE-47019, Take 2
September 14, 1928 September 13, 1928
Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Auditorium. Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Auditorium.
Note: Three stomps before song begins.

When It's Springtime In The Rockies Sleepy Rio Grande
Bud and Joe Billings
(pseudonym for)
Frank Luther and Carson Robison
Bud and Joe Billings
(pseudonym for)
Frank Luther and Carson Robison
Victor V-40088-A Victor V-40088-B
Matrix# BVE-50887, Take 2 Matrix# BVE-50888, Take 3
May 16, 1929 May 16, 1929
Camden, New Jersey Camden, New Jersey
Note: Reversing the RIAA curve by the standard 200Hz made it sound too tinny above. 125Hz sounds better Here. Note: 200Hz sounds fine but 125Hz is Here just in case.

Those Dark Eyes Your Love and Mine
Blind Jack Mathis Blind Jack Mathis
Victor V-40262-A Victor V-40262-B
Matrix# BVE-56418, Take 2 Matrix# BVE-56421, Take 2
October 18, 1929 October 18, 1929
Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Recent Remaster
October 29, 2017

Benediction of the Poignards
Edison Concert Band
Edison Blue Amberol #2543
Disc Matrix# 2518 (50154-L)
October 20 or 24, 1913
New York, New York

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October 26, 2017

Rosy Posy Every Day
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3590 Columbia A3590
Matrix# 80219 2-AP-57, Take 2 Matrix# 80220 7-N-27, Take 7
February 24, 1922 February 24, 1922 (not confirmed for this take)
New York, New York New York, New York

Sunshine Alley We'll Build A Dear Little, Cute Little Love Nest Some Sweet Day
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3647 Columbia A3647
Matrix# 80360 7-AD-59, Take 7 Matrix# 80361 5-A?-23, Take 5
June 2, 1922 June 2, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York

Georgette Send Back My Honeyman
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3662 Columbia A3662
Matrix# 80428 2-C-6, Take 2 Matrix# 80429 2-C-4, Take 2
June 28, 1922 June 28, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Slightly worn.

Hot Lips I Love You Sweet Angeline from "Strut Miss Lizzie"
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3676 Columbia A3676
Matrix# 80463 6-16, Take 6 Matrix# 80469 6-48, Take 6
July 20, 1922 July 22, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn.

Homesick To-morrow (I'll Be In My Dixie Home Again)
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3709 Columbia A3709
Matrix# 80543 3-AO-196, Take 3 Matrix# 80548 2-AD-195, Take 2
September 15, 1922 September 16, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York

Fate A Dream of Romany
Ted Lewis and His Band Paul Specht and His Hotel Astor Orchestra
Columbia A3738 Columbia A3738
Matrix# 80566 1-40, Take 1 Matrix# 80414 2-43, Take 2
September 27, 1922 June 23, 1922
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Warped and worn.

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October 4, 2017

Narcissus Hearts and Flowers
Arthur Pryor's Band Victor Orchestra
Victor 16029-A Victor 16029-B
Matrix# B-6222, Take 5 Matrix# B-2328, Take 2
June 17, 1913 September 10, 1908
Camden, New Jersey Camden, New Jersey (?)
Note: Hairline crack barely audible until 0:08. Note: Worn with hairline crack audible until 1:10.

Gesundheit! National Air of Germany - "Die Wacht am Rhein"
Arthur Pryor's Band Sousa's Band
Victor 16138-A Victor 16138-B
Matrix# B-4811, Take 1 Matrix# B-11355, Take 2
September 16, 1907 December 12, 1911
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?) Camden, New Jersey

Foreign Missions Our Army and Navy
William H. Taft William H. Taft
Victor 16143-A Victor 16143-B
Matrix# B-6337, Take 1 Matrix# B-6328, Take 1
August 5, 1908 August 5, 1908
Hot Springs, Virginia Hot Springs, Virginia

An Ideal Republic Immortality
William Jennings Bryan William Jennings Bryan
Victor 16168-A Victor 16168-B
Matrix# B-6273, Take 3 Matrix# B-6272, Take 2
July 21, 1908 June 15, 1908
Lincoln, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska

Sugar Foot Stomp Slippery Elm
Fred Hamm and His Orchestra Art Landry and His Orchestra
Victor 20023-A Victor 20023-B
Matrix# BVE-34039, Take 4 Matrix# BVE-33657, Take 3
December 17, 1925 January 6, 1926
Chicago, Illinois Camden, New Jersey
Note: Edge crack a few grooves in, not audible.
Note: Take 3 noted in DAHR. Worn. Note: Worn.

Recent Remasters
September 29, 2017

Underneath The Palms Love Me
Ted Lewis Jazz Band Ted Lewis Jazz Band
Columbia A3411 Columbia A3411
Matrix# 79689 3-CAR-88, Take 3 Matrix# 79696 2-CB-88, Take 2
February 1921 March 22, 1921
San Francisco, California San Francisco, California
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

All By Myself One Kiss
Ted Lewis and His Band The Happy Six
Columbia A3434 Columbia A3434
Matrix# 79884 4-?-185, Take 4 Matrix# 79855 3-?-115, Take 3
June 11, 1921 May 23, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York

Sally, Won't You Come Back Second Hand Rose
Ted Lewis and His Orchestra Ted Lewis and His Orchestra
Columbia A3453 Columbia A3453
Matrix# 79923 3-AS-95, Take 3 Matrix# 79937 2-?-24, Take 2
July 1, 1921 July 13, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Edge scuffed.

Wang Wang Blues Home Again Blues
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3464 Columbia A3464
Matrix# 79963 2-AB(?)-31, Take 2 Matrix# 79964 4-A-46, Take 4
August 17 or 18, 1921 August 17 or 18, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Ma Bimini Bay
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3473 Columbia A3473
Matrix# 79984 3-?-6, Take 3 Matrix# 79988 2-?-136, Take 2
September 12, 1921 September 13, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Worn. Note: Worn.

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes (Down in Tennessee) Everybody Step
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3499 Columbia A3499
Matrix# 80017 4-?-125, Take 4 Matrix# 80039 1-BBL-107, Take 1
October 19, 1921 October 21, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Abrupt end/lead out.

Down The Old Church Aisle Marie
Ted Lewis and His Band Ted Lewis and His Band
Columbia A3538 Columbia A3538
Matrix# 80037 4-?-18, Take 4 Matrix# 80122 3-?-120, Take 3
December 24, 1921 December 23, 1921
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Take 5 listed as the issued one in DAHR, #4 as "Unknown". Note: Worn.

Recent Remasters
September 9, 2017

I'm Old but I'm Awfully Tough (Blank)
Cal Stewart
Columbia 22
Matrix# 22-4II, Take 4
ca. 1901-1904
New York, New York
Note: Stressed loud passages.

Short and Sweet (Kurz und B�ndig) Polka (Blank)
Bohumir Kryl and Leroy Haines
Columbia 1185
Matrix# 1185-1-I, Take 1
ca. 1903
New York, New York
Note: Announced as a "Harvard Record", a recently introduced subsidiary of Columbia. Only issued as Manhattan 1185 according to DAHR.


Larger Image
Columbia Advertising Record (Label is 5 & 3/8 inches across!) Good Night, Little Girl, Good Night
Edward D. Easton (President of Columbia) (?) Henry Burr
Matrix# 32030-10, Take 10 Matrix# 3330-6, Take 6
1913 ca. 1905-1910
New York, New York (?) New York, New York
Note: Big needle dig from 0:36-0:57, mostly filtered out.

Turkey in De Straw Whistling Pete
Billy Golden Golden and Hughes
Columbia A1291 Columbia A1291
Matrix# 38215-2-26, Take 2 Matrix# 38214-1-25, Take 1
August 23, 1912 August 23, 1912
New York, New York New York, New York
Note: Lamination crack audible until 1:16. Worn. Note: Worn.

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