Henry Creamer
Henry Sterling Creamer (June 21, 1879 – October 14, 1930) was a popular song lyricist and theater producer. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and died in New York. He co-wrote many popular songs in the years from 1900 to 1929, often collaborating with Turner Layton, with whom he also appeared in vaudeville. He was African American. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1879 (Richmond), Died October 14, 1930 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 252 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-92704 | 10-in. | 7/13/1935 | After you've gone | Benny Goodman Trio ; Gene Krupa ; Teddy Wilson | Jazz/dance trio | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-96504 | 10-in. | 11/22/1935 | If I could be with you (One hour tonight) | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-02163 | 10-in. | 10/18/1936 | After you've gone | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-09684 | 10-in. | 9/5/1937 | After you've gone | Lionel Hampton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014117 | 10-in. | 9/13/1937 | After you've gone | Vernon Geyer | Electric organ solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-036528 | 10-in. | 4/25/1939 | 'Way down yonder in New Orleans | Van Alexander Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-071767 | 10-in. | 2/4/1942 | 'Way down yonder in New Orleans | Linda Keene ; Henry Levine ; Strictly from Dixie Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | E0VB-5525 | 10-in. | 8/28/1950 | After you've gone | Three Suns | Instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-2129 | 10-in. | 11/26/1947 | After you've gone | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Glenn Hughes ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-Test-1015 | 10-in. | 8/27/1930 | My bluebird was caught in the rain | Walton Sisters | Female vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | [Trial 1919-01-13-01] | Not documented | 1/13/1919 | After you've gone | Bee Palmer | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 4136 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Aug. 1909 | That's a plenty | Arthur Collins | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 4923 | 10-in. | ca. 1910 | Sweetness | Columbia Quartette | Male vocal quartet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 4944 | 10-in. | ca. 1910 | Don't make me laugh, Bill | Ed Morton | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 38134 | 10-in. | 7/11/1912 | I've got the finest man | Maurice Burkhart | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 38576 | 10-in. | 1/21/1913 | I certainly was going some | Bert Williams | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 47460 | 10-in. | 4/5/1917 | The cute little wigglin' dance | Arthur Fields | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 77142 | 10-in. | 6/13/1917 | Sweet Emalina, my gal | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 77235 | 10-in. | 8/6/1917 | Down in Borneo Isle | Collins and Harlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 77344 | 10-in. | 9/14/1917 | Twenty years | Bert Williams | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 77353 | 10-in. | 9/20/1917 | That's it | Jazarimba Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 77503 | 10-in. | 11/9/1917 | Everybody's crazy 'bout the doggone blues but I'm happy | George O'Connor | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 77697 | 10-in. | 2/28/1918 | Sweet Emalina, my gal | Earl Fuller ; Rector Novelty Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 77741 | 10-in. | 3/29/1918 | Everybody's crazy 'bout the doggone blues but I'm happy | Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 77754 | 10-in. | 4/3/1918 | Won't you be a dear, dear daddy (to a itta bitta doll like me) | Farber Sisters | Female vocal duet, with orchestra | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Creamer, Henry," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106675.
Creamer, Henry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106675.
"Creamer, Henry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Creamer, Henry, 1879-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92100048
Wikidata: Henry Creamer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1567008
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/233041701
MusicBrainz: Henry Creamer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3892725a-b68b-454a-9c9f-dd58abe983e6
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