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

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 319 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	78925	10-in.	1/12/1920	When my baby smiles at me	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, lyricist, vocalist
Columbia	79046	10-in.	3/14/1920	Oh! By jingo	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79047	10-in.	3/14/1920	I'll see you in C-U-B-A	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band, with whistling	leader, vocalist, whistling
Columbia	79086	10-in.	3/28/1920	The moon shines on the moonshine	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	79111	10-in.	4/9/1920	Somehow	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer
Columbia	79127	10-in.	4/18/1920	Unlucky blues	Bert Williams	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Columbia	79361	10-in.	8/25/1920	Fair one	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79362	10-in.	8/25/1920	I love you Sunday	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79363	10-in.	8/25/1920	The hula blues	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79364	10-in.	8/25/1920	Oh! Ted	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer
Columbia	79365	10-in.	8/25/1920	Tired of me	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79366	10-in.	8/25/1920	That Riga-liga-lee	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer
Columbia	79367	10-in.	8/25/1920	Gypsy moon	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79542	10-in.	11/28/1920	Broadway Rose	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79543	10-in.	11/28/1920	Margie	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	79546	10-in.	11/29/1920	Margie	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79687	10-in.	Feb. 1921	Queen of Sheba	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer
Columbia	79688	10-in.	Feb. 1921	I'm coming back to you—maybe	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer
Columbia	79689	10-in.	Feb. 1921	Underneath the palms	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79694	10-in.	3/22/1921	Not so long ago	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79695	10-in.	3/22/1921	Where is my daddy now blues	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79696	10-in.	3/22/1921	Love me	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79884	10-in.	6/11/1921	All by myself	Ted Lewis Jazz Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	79923	10-in.	7/1/1921	Sally, won't you come back	Ted Lewis’ Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	79937	10-in.	7/13/1921	Second hand Rose	Ted Lewis’ Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader

(Results 26-50 of 319 records)

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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.