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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 101-105 of 105 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh W403692 10-in. 1/27/1930 Cooking breakfast for the one I love Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
OKeh W403693 10-in. 1/27/1930 When a woman loves a man Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
OKeh W403771 10-in. 2/25/1930 Cooking breakfast for the one I love Lanin’s Famous Players Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
OKeh W403847 10-in. 3/11/1930 (The one I love) Just can't be bothered with me Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
OKeh W403848 10-in. 3/11/1930 With you Annette Hanshaw Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
(Results 101-105 of 105 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hanshaw, Annette," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105498.

Hanshaw, Annette. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105498.

"Hanshaw, Annette." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

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