George J. Gaskin
George J. Gaskin (February 1863 – December 14, 1920) was one of the most popular singers in the United States during the 1890s and an early American recording artist. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1863, Died 1920
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1894 - 1916
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, performer
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 1-25 of 393 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berliner | 151 | 7-in. | Nov. 1895 | Henrietta, have you met her? | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 154 | 7-in. | 4/3/1895 | I long to see the girl I left behind | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 156 | 7-in. | 10/29/1895 | When you know the girl you love loves you | George J. Gaskin | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 157 | 7-in. | Before 1895 | Tramp, tramp, tramp | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 158 | 7-in. | 9/13/1894 | Sweet Marie | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 159 | 7-in. | 5/18/1896 | Private Tommy Atkins | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 160[a] | 7-in. | 5/18/1896 | Honey O | George J. Gaskin | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 161 | 7-in. | 4/17/1896 | Down in Poverty Row | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 162 | 7-in. | 10/31/1895 | Sally in our alley | Artists vary | Male vocal duet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 164 | 7-in. | 3/30/1895 | Old folks at home | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 167 | 7-in. | 10/29/1895 | Standing on the corner | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 168 | 7-in. | 5/19/1896 | Massa's in de cold cold ground | George J. Gaskin | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 172 | 7-in. | Before May 1895 | Marching through Georgia | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 175 | 7-in. | 9/5/1894 | My old Kentucky home | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 176[a] | 7-in. | 10/29/1895 | The sunshine of Paradise Alley | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 177 | 7-in. | Before May 1895 | When Johnny comes marching home again | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 178 | 7-in. | 10/29/1895 | I don’t want to play in your yard | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 181 | 7-in. | 11/16/1896 | Love’s old sweet song | George J. Gaskin | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 182[a] | 7-in. | 10/29/1895 | My beautiful Irish maid | George J. Gaskin | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 183 | 7-in. | Before 1895 | Oh, promise me | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 187 | 7-in. | Before Apr. 1899 | Just tell them that you saw me | George J. Gaskin | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 188 | 7-in. | Before June 1895 | Say au revoir, but not goodbye | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 189[a] | 7-in. | 4/17/1896 | Just tell them that you saw me | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 190 | 7-in. | 2/21/1896 | I want yer, ma honey | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Berliner | 192 | 7-in. | Before May 1895 | I’se gwine back to Dixie | Artists vary | Male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gaskin, George J.," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.
Gaskin, George J.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107957.
"Gaskin, George J.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Gaskin, George J. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99835482
Wikidata: George J. Gaskin - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5540998
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/19020404
MusicBrainz: George J. Gaskin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/07ba8ac1-a1a4-4828-8ea9-7da0664b5490
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