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 126-150 of 319 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W141211	10-in.	10/28/1925	While we danced till dawn	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, lyricist, leader
Columbia	W141212	10-in.	10/28/1925	Just around the corner	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W141393	10-in.	12/15/1925	Don't wake me up (Let me dream)	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W141394	10-in.	12/15/1925	Drifting and dreaming	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W141415	10-in.	12/18/1925	That certain party	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W141416	10-in.	12/18/1925	The monkey doodle-doo	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W141436	10-in.	12/28/1925	Pretty little baby	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W141437	10-in.	12/28/1925	I wish't I was in Peoria	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W141657	10-in.	2/10/1926	Poor papa	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W141665	10-in.	2/10/1926	No	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W141672	10-in.	2/11/1926	In my gondola	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W141673	10-in.	2/11/1926	I've found a new baby	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142271	10-in.	6/1/1926	That's why I love you	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W142272	10-in.	6/1/1926	Where'd you get those eyes?	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W142273	10-in.	6/2/1926	Iyone—my own Iyone	Frank Ferera ; Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with steel guitar and male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W142274	10-in.	6/2/1926	Hi-diddle-diddle	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W142275	10-in.	6/3/1926	My mamma's in town	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W142276	10-in.	6/3/1926	The new St. Louis blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142444	10-in.	7/16/1926	Tiger rag	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142445	10-in.	7/16/1926	Blues (My naughty sweetie gives to me)	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142447	10-in.	7/26/1926	Bring back those minstrel days	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142448	10-in.	7/26/1926	I can't get over a girl like you	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142950	10-in.	11/22/1926	Bugle call rag	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W142951	10-in.	11/22/1926	When my baby smiles at me	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, lyricist, leader
Columbia	W142954	10-in.	11/23/1926	Keep a little sunshine in your heart	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader

(Results 126-150 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.