Ted Lewis

Theodore Leopold Friedman (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), known as Ted Lewis, was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II. He was known by the moniker "Mr. Entertainment" or Ted "Is Everybody Happy?" Lewis. He died of lung failure in August 1971.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 6, 1890 (Circleville), Died August 25, 1971 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, vocalist, clarinet, composer, lyricist, songwriter, speaker, whistling

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 226-250 of 319 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W150855	10-in.	10/3/1930	Homemade sunshine	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W150856	10-in.	10/3/1930	Laughing at life	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151196	10-in.	1/12/1931	Headin' for better times	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151197	10-in.	1/12/1931	At last I'm happy	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151206	10-in.	1/13/1931	Just a gigolo	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151306	10-in.	2/13/1931	Truly I love you	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with vocal quartet	leader
Columbia	W151395	10-in.	3/5/1931	Egyptian-Ella	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151396	10-in.	3/5/1931	I'm crazy 'bout my baby (And my baby's crazy 'bout me	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W151397	10-in.	3/6/1931	Dallas blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W151398	10-in.	3/6/1931	Royal Garden blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W151513	10-in.	4/13/1931	Dip your brush in the sunshine (And keep on painting away)	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151514	10-in.	4/13/1931	One more time	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151517	10-in.	4/15/1931	Ho hum!	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151518	10-in.	4/15/1931	The little old church in the valley	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151662	10-in.	7/1/1931	I'm all dressed up with a broken heart	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with recitation and male vocal trio	leader, speaker
Columbia	W151663	10-in.	7/1/1931	I love you in the same sweet way	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with recitation and male vocal trio	speaker, leader
Columbia	W151864	10-in.	10/26/1931	Old playmate	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W151865	10-in.	10/27/1931	An ev'ning in Caroline	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W152136	10-in.	3/15/1932	My woman!	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152137	10-in.	3/15/1932	In a shanty in old Shanty Town	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152140	10-in.	3/16/1932	Sweet Sue—just you	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152141	10-in.	3/16/1932	Somebody loves you	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152322	10-in.	11/28/1932	I'm sure of everything but you	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152323	10-in.	11/28/1932	Play fiddle play	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152360	10-in.	1/31/1933	There's a new day comin'	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble	leader

(Results 226-250 of 319 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Ted," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.

Lewis, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.

"Lewis, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.