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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 (Results 76-100 of 105 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia [W]150653 10-in. 7/21/1930 I want a good man (And I want him bad) Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Columbia [W]150654 10-in. 7/21/1930 The way I feel today Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia [W]150863 10-in. 10/7/1930 Body and soul Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia [W]150864 10-in. 10/7/1930 Wasting my love on you Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W150898 10-in. 10/21/1930 Yes indeedy (He do) Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia W150899 10-in. 10/21/1930 Now I know (I love you) Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia [W]151223 10-in. 1/16/1931 I'll lock you in my arms Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia [W]151224 10-in. 1/16/1931 Crying to the moon Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia [W]151234 10-in. 1/20/1931 I hate myself (For falling in love with you) Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia [W]151235 10-in. 1/20/1931 You're the one I care for Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia [W]151236 10-in. 1/20/1931 Would you like to take a walk (Sump'n good'll come from that) Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W151237 10-in. 1/20/1931 Walkin' my baby back home Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia [W]151331 10-in. 2/18/1931 Ever since time began Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia [W]151332 10-in. 2/18/1931 Walkin' my baby back home Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia [W]151333 10-in. 2/18/1931 You're just too sweet for words, honey o'mine Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W365007 10-in. 5/9/1931 There ought to be a moonlight saving time Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia W365008 10-in. 5/9/1931 Ho hum! Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo vocalist  
Columbia W365034 10-in. 9/22/1931 Guilty Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia W365035 10-in. 9/22/1931 I don't know why (I just do) Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
OKeh W402887 10-in. 8/29/1929 Moanin' low Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
OKeh W402888 10-in. 8/29/1929 Lovable and sweet Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
OKeh W403080 10-in. 10/18/1929 The right kind of man Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
OKeh W403081 10-in. 10/18/1929 If I can't have you (If you can't have me) Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
OKeh W403499 10-in. 12/16/1929 When I am housekeeping for you Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
OKeh W403521 10-in. 12/16/1929 I have to have you Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
(Results 76-100 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.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105498

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