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Chas. K. Harris

Charles Kassel Harris (May 1, 1867 – December 22, 1930) was a well regarded American songwriter of popular music. During his long career, he advanced the relatively new genre, publishing more than 300 songs, often deemed by admirers as the "king of the tear jerkers". He is one of the early pioneers of Tin Pan Alley.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 1, 1867 (Poughkeepsie), Died December 22, 1930 (Manhattan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1936

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 207 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]2072 10-in. 3/17/1903 I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise Minnie Emmett Female vocal solo lyricist, composer  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]2072 7-in. 3/17/1903 I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise Minnie Emmett Female vocal solo lyricist, composer  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]3464 10-in. 6/12/1901 Hello Central, give me heaven Steve Porter Male vocal solo lyricist, composer  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]3469 10-in. 6/12/1901 For old time sake Steve Porter Male vocal solo lyricist, composer  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]3510 10-in. 7/11/1901 I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo lyricist, composer  
Victor A-292 7-in. 5/24/1904 I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-292 10-in. 8/27/1903 I've a longing in my heart for you, Louise Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-391 10-in. 9/3/1903 Always in the way Byron G. Harlan Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Victor A-391 7-in. 9/3/1903 Always in the way Byron G. Harlan Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Victor B-498 10-in. 10/6/1903 I'm wearing my heart away for you John H. Bieling ; Harry Macdonough Male vocal duet, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor A-498 7-in. 10/6/1903 I'm wearing my heart away for you John H. Bieling ; Harry Macdonough Male vocal duet, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-575 10-in. 10/20/1903 Always in the way Allen May Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Victor B-701 10-in. 11/13/1903 The last farewell Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor A-701 7-in. 11/13/1903 The last farewell Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-703 10-in. 11/16/1903 The last farewell Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor A-703 7-in. 11/16/1903 The last farewell Corinne Morgan Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-943 10-in. 1/19/1904 Always in the way Joseph Natus Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor A-943 7-in. 1/19/1904 Always in the way Joseph Natus Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-1009 10-in. 2/3/1904 For sale—a baby Byron G. Harlan Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor A-1009 7-in. 2/3/1904 For sale—a baby Byron G. Harlan Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-1066 10-in. 3/3/1904 For sale—a baby Byron G. Harlan Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Victor A-1066 7-in. 3/3/1904 For sale—a baby Byron G. Harlan Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
Victor B-1625 10-in. 7/20/1904 Always in the way Harry Tally Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor A-1625 7-in. 7/19/1904 Always in the way Harry Tally Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
Victor B-1671 10-in. 9/7/1904 Down in the vale of the Shenandoah Harry Macdonough Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist, composer  
(Results 26-50 of 207 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harris, Chas. K.," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107322.

Harris, Chas. K.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107322.

"Harris, Chas. K.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107322

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