Ed Morton

Edward Farren Morton (May 15, 1870 – April 11, 1938), was an American singer and comedian who recorded during the ragtime era. Known as "The Singing Cop", he has been described as "one of the most extraordinary performers of the early recording industry."

Birth and Death Data: Born May 15, 1870 (Philadelphia), Died April 11, 1938

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1907 - 1914

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 75 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-13832 10-in. 9/19/1913 Isch ka bibble Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4151 10-in. ca. Jan.-Sept. 1909 Wild cherry rag Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4175 10-in. ca. Jan.-Nov. 1909 Then we'll all go home Eddie Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4177 10-in. ca. Jan.-Oct. 1909 Don't take me home Eddie Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4271 10-in. ca. 1909 You ain't talking to me Eddie Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4862 10-in. ca. Jan.-Nov. 1910 Oh, you dream Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4863 10-in. ca. 1910 That's the fellow I want to get Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4944 10-in. ca. 1910 Don't make me laugh, Bill Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4945 10-in. ca. 1910 If I could see as far ahead as I can see behind Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19455 10-in. 7/11/1911 That peculiar rag Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19614 10-in. 10/21/1911 Bill from Louisville Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19757 10-in. 2/12/1912 Trolley car swing Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19972 10-in. 6/19/1912 Somebody else is gettin' it Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19973 10-in. 6/19/1912 The villain still pursued her Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19974 10-in. 6/19/1912 Ragtime Cowboy Joe Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 38916 10-in. 6/20/1913 They've got me doing it now Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 38999 10-in. 8/22/1913 What do you mean, you lost your dog? Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 39127 10-in. 12/1/1913 I'm crying just for you Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 39156 10-in. 12/18/1913 While they were dancing around Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 39288 10-in. 3/18/1914 He's a devil in his own home town Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 39387 10-in. 5/19/1914 Goodbye Broadway Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 39391 10-in. 5/20/1914 They're on their way to Mexico Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 39423 10-in. 5/28/1914 Your're here and I'm here Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 8799 10-in. Before Oct. 1908 Don't take me home Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1159] 10-in. Before Sept. 1908 A singer sang a song Ed Morton Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 51-75 of 75 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morton, Ed," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106685.

Morton, Ed. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106685.

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

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106685

External Sources

Wikipedia: Eddie Morton

Discogs: Ed Morton

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Morton, Ed - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92109444

Wikidata: Eddie Morton - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5336330

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/122145663140205071969

MusicBrainz: Eddie Morton - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3ca247c4-8135-49f2-97ea-17b8267b3a45

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1508592

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