Leroy Carr

Leroy Carr

Leroy Carr (March 27, 1904 or 1905 – April 29, 1935) was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist who developed a laid-back, crooning technique and whose popularity and style influenced such artists as Nat King Cole and Ray Charles. Music historian Elijah Wald has called him "the most influential male blues singer and songwriter of the first half of the 20th century". He first became famous for "How Long, How Long Blues", his debut recording released by Vocalion Records in 1928.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 27, 1905 (Nashville), Died April 29, 1935 (Indianapolis)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano, composer, lyricist, songwriter, bells

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Recordings (Results 126-128 of 128 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	C7223	10-in.	1/16/1931	Papa wants to knock a jug	Leroy Carr	Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano	vocalist, songwriter
Brunswick	M197	10-in.	Sept. 1929	How long, how long blues	Jed Davenport	Harmonica solo, with guitar	composer
Brunswick	TC2969	10-in.	2/15/1929	Think of me thinking of you	Leroy Carr	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	vocalist

(Results 126-128 of 128 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carr, Leroy," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106339.

Carr, Leroy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106339.

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