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 301-319 of 319 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	38778	10-in.	10/2/1934	My old flame	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, leader
Decca	38779	10-in.	10/2/1934	Isn't it a shame?	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, leader
Decca	38780	10-in.	10/2/1934	I'll close my eyes to everyone else	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 1317	10-in.	4/16/1938	Sweetheart of Sigma Chi	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1318	10-in.	4/16/1938	Goodnight (Waltz)	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1319	10-in.	4/16/1938	When my baby smiles at me	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1320	10-in.	7/16/1938	Wear a hat with a silver lining	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1343	10-in.	7/25/1938	Three o'clock in the morning	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1344	10-in.	7/25/1938	I'm the medicine man for the blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1345	10-in.	7/25/1938	(I got a woman.crazy for me) She's funny that way	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1346	10-in.	7/25/1938	The old St. Louis blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2407	10-in.	5/26/1941	Just around the corner	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2408	10-in.	5/26/1941	Down the old church aisle	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2409	10-in.	5/26/1941	Tiger rag	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2410	10-in.	5/26/1941	Jazz me blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist
Decca	C 9614	10-in.	11/10/1934	Did she ask for me?	Ted Lewis and his Band	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist
Decca	C 9615	10-in.	11/10/1934	A new deal in love	Ted Lewis and his Band	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist
Decca	C 9616	10-in.	11/10/1934	Earthquake	Ted Lewis and his Band	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist
Decca	C 9617	10-in.	11/10/1934	I can sew a button	Ted Lewis and his Band	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist

(Results 301-319 of 319 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lewis, Ted," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.

Lewis, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106786.

"Lewis, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.