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 151-175 of 319 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W142955	10-in.	11/23/1926	Some of these days	Ted Lewis and his Band ; Sophie Tucker	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W142962	10-in.	11/26/1926	Wistful and blue	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W142963	10-in.	11/26/1926	If you see Sally	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W143442	10-in.	2/6/1927	Wandering in dreamland	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W143443	10-in.	2/6/1927	Lily	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W143640	10-in.	3/23/1927	Wah! Wah!	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W143708	10-in.	3/23/1927	The Darktown Strutters' Ball	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W143997	10-in.	4/21/1927	The Memphis blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W143998	10-in.	4/21/1927	Frankie and Johnny	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W144052	10-in.	4/27/1927	Fifty million Frenchmen can't be wrong	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W144053	10-in.	4/27/1927	One sweet letter from you	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W144247	10-in.	6/2/1927	Alexander's ragtime band	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W144261	10-in.	6/8/1927	Down the old church aisle	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W144262	10-in.	6/8/1927	Beale Street blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W144990	10-in.	11/18/1927	The sweetheart of Sigma Chi	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W144991	10-in.	11/18/1927	Is everybody happy now?	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter, leader
Columbia	W145395	10-in.	12/23/1927	Keep sweeping the cobwebs off the moon	Ruth Etting ; Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W145420	10-in.	12/16/1927	Good night	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W145421	10-in.	12/16/1927	Away down South in heaven	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	145496	10-in.	1/10/1928	Is everybody happy now?	Night Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	W145552	10-in.	1/18/1928	Mary Ann	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W145588	10-in.	1/26/1928	Cobble-stones	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W145606	10-in.	2/1/1928	Start the band	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist, vocalist, leader
Columbia	W145794	10-in.	3/21/1928	Oh, baby!	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W145797	10-in.	3/22/1928	Hello Montreal!	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader

(Results 151-175 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.