Annette Hanshaw

Annette Hanshaw

Catherine Annette Hanshaw (October 18, 1901 – March 13, 1985) was an American Jazz Age singer. She was one of the most popular radio stars of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Over four million of her records had been sold by 1934. In her ten-year recording career, she recorded about 250 sides. In a 1934 poll conducted by Radio Stars magazine, she received the title of best female popular singer (Bing Crosby was voted the best male popular singer). Second place went to Ethel Shutta, third place went to Ruth Etting, and fourth place went to Kate Smith.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 18, 1901 (Manhattan), Died March 13, 1985 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, lyricist

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

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 105 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	[W]149196	10-in.	10/28/1929	I think you'll like it	Patsy Young	Female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149441	10-in.	11/19/1929	Sweet one	Jack Miller	Male vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
Columbia	[W]149645	10-in.	11/27/1929	When I am housekeeping for you	The Paramounteers [Irvin Brodsky Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149646	10-in.	11/27/1929	I have to have you	Frank Auburn and his Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Annette Hanshaw	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149647	10-in.	11/27/1929	Ain'tcha?	Annette Hanshaw	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149676	10-in.	12/4/1929	I'm a dreamer, aren't we all?	Annette Hanshaw ; Three Blue Streaks	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149677	10-in.	12/4/1929	If I had a talking picture of you	Annette Hanshaw ; Three Blue Streaks	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149730	10-in.	1/3/1930	When I am house-keeping for you	Annette Hanshaw ; Sam Lanin Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149937	10-in.	1/30/1930	Happy days are here again	Sid Garry ; Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Phil Spitalny Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149939	10-in.	1/30/1930	Cooking breakfast for the one I love	Annette Hanshaw ; Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Phil Spitalny Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149940	10-in.	1/30/1930	When a woman loves a man	Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Phil Spitalny Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149973	10-in.	2/11/1930	I'm following you!	Gay Ellis	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Columbia	W149974	10-in.	2/11/1930	What do I care?	Gay Ellis	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149975	10-in.	2/11/1930	Happy days are here again	Annette Hanshaw and her Boys	Female vocal solo, with male vocal trio and jazz/dance band	vocalist
Columbia	150076	10-in.	3/10/1930	Lazy Lou'siana moon	Gay Ellis ; Frank Ferera's Hawaiian Trio	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with female vocal solo and cornet solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150077	10-in.	3/10/1930	Pale blue waters	Frank Ferera's Hawaiian Trio ; Annette Hanshaw	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with female vocal solo and cornet solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150077	10-in.	3/10/1930	Lazy Lou'siana moon	Frank Ferera's Hawaiian Trio ; Annette Hanshaw	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with female vocal solo and cornet solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150387	10-in.	5/5/1930	Telling it to the daisies (But it never gets back to you)	Annette Hanshaw and her Sizzlin' Syncopators	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150388	10-in.	5/5/1930	I've got it (But it don't do me no good)	Annette Hanshaw and her Sizzlin' Syncopators	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150480	10-in.	4/17/1930	I love a ukulele	Gay Ellis ; Frank Ferera's Hawaiian Trio	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150481	10-in.	4/17/1930	It happened in Monterey	Frank Ferera's Hawaiian Trio ; Annette Hanshaw	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150587	10-in.	6/16/1930	If I had a girl like you	Annette Hanshaw	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150588	10-in.	6/16/1930	My future just passed	Annette Hanshaw	Female vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150651	10-in.	7/21/1930	Little white lies	Annette Hanshaw	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150652	10-in.	7/21/1930	Nobody cares if I'm blue	Gay Ellis	Female vocal solo	vocalist

(Results 51-75 of 105 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hanshaw, Annette," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105498.

Hanshaw, Annette. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105498.

"Hanshaw, Annette." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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