Harry Lauder
Sir Henry Lauder (; 4 August 1870 – 26 February 1950) was a Scottish singer and comedian popular in both music hall and vaudeville theatre traditions; he achieved international success. He was described by Sir Winston Churchill as "Scotland's greatest ever ambassador", who "... by his inspiring songs and valiant life, rendered measureless service to the Scottish race and to the British Empire." He became a familiar worldwide figure promoting images like the kilt and the cromach (walking stick) to huge acclaim, especially in America. Among his most popular songs were "Roamin' in the Gloamin'", "A Wee Deoch-an-Doris", "The End of the Road" and, a particularly big hit for him, "I Love a Lassie". Lauder's understanding of life, its pathos and joys, earned him his popularity. Beniamino Gigli commended his singing voice and clarity. Lauder usually performed in full Highland regalia—kilt, sporran, tam o' shanter, and twisted walking stick, and sang Scottish-themed songs. By 1911 Lauder had become the highest-paid performer in the world, and was the first British artist to sell a million records; by 1928 he had sold double that. He raised vast amounts of money for the war effort during the First World War, for which he was knighted in 1919. He went into semi-retirement in the mid-1930s, but briefly emerged to entertain troops in the Second World War. By the late 1940s he was suffering from long periods of ill-health. He died in Scotland in 1950. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 4, 1870 (Portobello), Died February 26, 1950 (Strathaven)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1902 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, baritone vocal, songwriter, leader, speaker, arranger, author
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 176-200 of 224 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Edison | 7299 | 10-in. | 4/19/1920 | There is somebody waitin' for me | David Duggin | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 7935 | 10-in. | 4/25/1921 | She's the lass for me | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
Edison | 7942 | 10-in. | 4/27/1921 | The Portobello lassie | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
Edison | 7951 | 10-in. | 4/29/1921 | The waggle o' the kilt | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
Edison | 7955 | 10-in. | 5/2/1921 | Bonnie Maggie Tamson | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 8006 | 10-in. | 5/20/1921 | Stop yer tickling, Jock | David Duggin | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
Edison | 8020 | 10-in. | 5/25/1921 | I think I'll get wed in the summer | David Duggin | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 8056 | 10-in. | 6/8/1921 | Back, back, to where the heather grows | David Duggin | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
Edison | 8586 | 10-in. | 9/11/1922 | The picnic | Glen Ellison ; Alta Hill | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 8591 | 10-in. | 9/14/1922 | I think I'll get wed in the summer | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
Edison | 8592 | 10-in. | 9/15/1922 | It's nice when you love a wee lassie | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 9764 | 10-in. | 10/3/1924 | Jerry-co | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 9796 | 10-in. | 10/17/1924 | Tobermory | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
Edison | 10303 | 10-in. | 4/7/1925 | When I get back again tae bonnie Scotland | Guy Hunter | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 10323 | 10-in. | 4/16/1925 | It's a fine thing to sing | Guy Hunter | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
Edison | 10560 | 10-in. | 9/3/1925 | Saturday night | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo | composer | |
Edison | 10786 | 10-in. | 1/21/1926 | The sunshine o' a bonnie lass's smile | Sandy MacFarlane | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 10787 | 10-in. | 1/21/1926 | Bella, the belle o' Dunoon | Sandy MacFarlane | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
Edison | 11839 | 10-in. | 8/4/1927 | Mr. John Mackie | James Carson | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | 18499 | 10-in. | 5/15/1928 | When I meet MacKay | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
Edison | 18504 | 10-in. | 5/16/1928 | The boss o' th' hoose | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, lyricist | |
Edison | N-253 | 10-in. | 5/15/1928 | When I meet MacKay | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
Edison | N-257 | 10-in. | 5/16/1928 | The boss o' th' hoose | Glen Ellison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
Gramophone | 1575b | 10-in. | Feb. 1902 | Tobermory | Harry Lauder | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
Gramophone | 1883f | 12-in. | approximately May 1907 | Rob Roy MacIntosh | Harry Lauder | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal, composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lauder, Harry," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100061.
Lauder, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100061.
"Lauder, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Lauder, Harry, Sir, 1870-1950 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84022129
Wikidata: Sir Harry Lauder - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3127854
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/44489442
MusicBrainz: Sir Harry Lauder - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b51f17ae-1405-46e0-95cb-b31252bb4355
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