Sam Theard

Sam Theard

Samuel F. Theard (October 10, 1904 – December 7, 1982) was an American singer, songwriter, actor and comedian. He performed under the names Lovin' Sam F. Theard, Spo-Dee-O-Dee and others.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 10, 1904 (New Orleans), Died December 7, 1982 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, vocalist, songwriter, guitar, speaker

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Recordings (Results 76-98 of 98 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	C6076	10-in.	Sept. 1930	You can’t get that stuff no more	Sam and Oscar	Male vocal duet, with 2 pianos	vocalist, composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6077	10-in.	Sept. 1930	High yellow and seal skin brown	Sam and Oscar	Male vocal duet, with 2 pianos	vocalist, composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6078	10-in.	Sept. 1930	I done caught that rascal now	Sam and Oscar	Male vocal duet, with 2 pianos	vocalist, composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6079	10-in.	Sept. 1930	She can love so good	Hokum Jug Band ; Frankie Half Pint Jaxon ; Tampa Red	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6853	10-in.	12/17/1930	It’s a pretty little thing	Georgia Tom ; Tampa Red	Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6854	10-in.	12/17/1930	Bear cat’s kitten	Georgia Tom ; Tampa Red	Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6855	10-in.	12/17/1930	Poor old bachelor blues	Georgia Tom ; Tampa Red	Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6856	10-in.	12/17/1930	Unhappy blues	Georgia Tom ; Tampa Red	Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6858	10-in.	Dec. 1930	Jinx doctor blues	Georgia Tom ; Tampa Red	Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C6859	10-in.	Dec. 1930	Jealous hearted mama blues	Georgia Tom ; Tampa Red	Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano	composer, lyricist
Brunswick	C7221	10-in.	1/16/1931	New how long, how long blues no. 2	Leroy Carr	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	songwriter
Brunswick	C7539	10-in.	3/24/1931	I’m crazy ‘bout my Bozo	Lovin’ Sam from Down in ‘Bam	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	vocalist
Brunswick	C7540	10-in.	3/24/1931	That new kinda stuff	Lovin’ Sam from Down in ‘Bam	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	vocalist
Brunswick	C8153	10-in.	10/5/1931	They’ll talk about you anyhow	Lovin’ Sam from Down in ‘Bam	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist
Decca	90711	10-in.	4/5/1936	New rubbing on that darned old thing	Oscar's Chicago Swingers		vocalist
Decca	90712	10-in.	5/5/1936	I wonder who's boogiein' my woogie	Oscar's Chicago Swingers		vocalist
Decca	90796	10-in.	7/9/1936	Try some of that	Oscar's Chicago Swingers		vocalist
Decca	90797	10-in.	7/9/1936	My gal's been foolin' me	Kokomo Arnold		vocalist
Decca	93029	10-in.	6/4/1940	Spo-de-o-dee	Tiny Parham		vocalist
Decca	C 9424	10-in.	9/10/1934	I'm gonna run you down	Sam Theard		vocalist
Decca	C 9425	10-in.	9/10/1934	Rubbin' on the darned old thing	Sam Theard		vocalist
Decca	C 9483	10-in.	9/17/1934	That rhythm gal	Sam Theard		vocalist
Decca	C 9484	10-in.	9/17/1934	Till I die	Sam Theard		vocalist

(Results 76-98 of 98 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Theard, Sam," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107430.

Theard, Sam. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107430.

"Theard, Sam." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.