John Jacob Niles
John Jacob Niles (April 28, 1892 – March 1, 1980) was an American composer, singer and collector of traditional ballads. Called the "Dean of American Balladeers," Niles was an important influence on the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s, with Odetta, Joan Baez, Burl Ives, Peter, Paul and Mary and Bob Dylan, among others, recording his songs. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 28, 1892 (Louisville), Died May 1, 1980 (Lexington)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1940
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, arranger, composer
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Recordings (Results 26-28 of 28 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W140656 | 10-in. | 6/6/1925 | The rovin' gambler | Al Craver | Male vocal solo, with guitar | composer | |
| Brunswick | E15910-E15911 | 10-in. | 5/29/1925 | The rovin' gambler | Vernon Dalhart | Male vocal solo, with viola and guitar | composer | |
| Brunswick | 1450W-1452W | 10-in. | 10/14/1925 | Rovin' gambler | George Reneau | Male vocal solo, with guitar and harmonica | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Niles, John Jacob," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102494.
Niles, John Jacob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102494.
"Niles, John Jacob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Niles, John Jacob, 1892-1980 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79094608
Wikidata: John Jacob Niles - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4312433
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/116271864
MusicBrainz: John Jacob Niles - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/8c8f9dac-47fd-4f83-a54d-87137cf2bed3
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