Buddy Johnson

Buddy Johnson

Woodrow Wilson "Buddy" Johnson (January 10, 1915 – February 9, 1977) was an American jump blues pianist and bandleader active from the 1930s through the 1960s. His songs were often performed by his sister Ella Johnson, most notably "Since I Fell for You", which became a jazz standard.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 10, 1915 (Darlington), Died February 3, 1977 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, tenor saxophone, leader, vocalist, clarinet, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, composer

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 137 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	69915	10-in.	11/6/1941	Toodle-oodle-oo	Buddy Johnson and his Band	leader, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	69916	10-in.	11/6/1941	Without the one you love	Buddy Johnson and his Band	leader, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70223	10-in.	1/26/1942	Stand back and smile (Say Ella)	Buddy Johnson and his Band	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70224	10-in.	1/26/1942	Deep down in the Miz	Buddy Johnson and his Band	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70225	10-in.	1/26/1942	You'll get them blues	Buddy Johnson and his Band	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70226	10-in.	1/26/1942	My linely cabin	Buddy Johnson and his Band	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	70227	10-in.	1/26/1942	I ain't mad with you	Buddy Johnson and his Band	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	71270	10-in.	7/30/1942	I done found out	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	71271	10-in.	7/30/1942	Let's beat out some love	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	71272	10-in.	7/30/1942	I'll always be with you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	71273	10-in.	7/30/1942	When my man comes home	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	71901	10-in.	3/23/1944	Cherry-2	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	71902	10-in.	3/23/1944	Milkman, keep those bottles quiet	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	71903	10-in.	3/23/1944	Irresistible you	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	71904	10-in.	3/23/1944	It must be jelly	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	71913	10-in.	3/29/1944	You'd better leave right now	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	71914	10-in.	3/29/1944	I still love you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	71915		3/29/1944	South Main	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	72406	10-in.	10/4/1944	That's the stuff you gotta watch	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	72407	10-in.	10/4/1944	One of them good ones	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	72408	10-in.	10/4/1944	They all say I'm the biggest fool	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	72409	10-in.	10/4/1944	Fine brown frame	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	72410	10-in.	10/4/1944	If you never return	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	73103		11/7/1945	Opus two	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	73104	10-in.	11/7/1945	One thing I could never do	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano

(Results 26-50 of 137 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, Buddy," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108016.

Johnson, Buddy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108016.

"Johnson, Buddy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.