Ada Jones

Ada Jones

Ada Jane Jones (June 1, 1873 – May 2, 1922) was an English-American popular singer who made her first recordings in 1893 on Edison cylinders. She is among the earliest female singers to be recorded.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 1, 1873 (Lancashire), Died May 2, 1922 (North Carolina)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1904 - 1921

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, speaker, performer

Notes: Also sings in contralto range.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 551-575 of 740 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	8217	10-in.	Before Jan. 1908	Broncho Bob (And his little Cheyenne)	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8220	10-in.	Before Oct. 1907	Herman and Minnie	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8221	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	You've got to love me a lot	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene and female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8223	10-in.	Before Dec. 1907	Mariutch at Coney Island	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8230	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	Smile, smile, smile	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8231	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	Make believe	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8233	10-in.	Before Dec. 1907	Wouldn't you like to have me for a sweetheart?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8388	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	The band box girl	Ada Jones	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8389	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	Will he answer "goo-goo"?	Ada Jones	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8391	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	Don't get married any more, Ma	Ada Jones	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8565	10-in.	Before June 1908	When you steal a kiss or two (Making love)	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8567	10-in.	Before May 1908	Cupid's wedding bells	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8569	10-in.	Before June 1908	Santiago Flynn	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8572	10-in.	Before May 1908	Jimmie and Maggie at The merry widow	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8589	10-in.	Before May 1908	Pass it along to Father	Ada Jones	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8591	10-in.	Before June 1908	I want to be a merry, merry widow	Ada Jones	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8593	10-in.	Before June 1908	Come out and shine, oh Mister Moon	Ada Jones	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8644	10-in.	Before July 1908	Henny and Hilda at the Schuetzenfest	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8646	10-in.	Before July 1908	Sadie and Abie	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8649	10-in.	Before July 1908	Stupid Mr. Cupid	Ada Jones	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8693	10-in.	Before Aug. 1908	The frisky farmer and the modest manicure	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene and female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8695	10-in.	Before Dec. 1908	Tony and Rosetta	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8728	10-in.	Before Aug. 1908	When we are M-A-double R-I-E-D	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8729	10-in.	Before Aug. 1908	I've taken quite a fancy to you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Zonophone	8789	10-in.	Before Sept. 1908	House cleaning time	Ada Jones ; Len Spencer	Comic scene, with orchestra	performer

(Results 551-575 of 740 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Ada," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106561.

Jones, Ada. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106561.

"Jones, Ada." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.