Chas. K. Harris

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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 207 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
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)

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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.