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 51-75 of 137 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	73105	10-in.	11/7/1945	Since I fell for you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	73106	10-in.	11/7/1945	Walk 'em	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	73788		1/28/1947	One thing I never could do	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	73789		1/28/1947	I wonder where our love has gone	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	73790		1/28/1947	You'll get them blues	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	73791		1/28/1947	Hey sweet potato	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74119		10/30/1947	Far cry	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74120		10/30/1947	Serves me right	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74121		10/30/1947	You can't tell who's lovin' who	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74122		10/30/1947	Li'l dog	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74210		12/9/1947	I don't care who knows	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74211		12/9/1947	I'm tired crying over you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74212		12/9/1947	You better change your ways	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74213		12/9/1947	If I ever find you baby	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74214		12/9/1947	If you never return	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74415		12/26/1947	It was swell knowing you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74416		12/26/1947	Somebody's knockin' at my door	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74417		12/26/1947	No, there'll never be someone so sweet as you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74418		12/26/1947	Pullamo (Scheherazade)	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74916		5/13/1949	Caravan	Sy Oliver Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74917		5/13/1949	Nine o'clock gal	Sy Oliver Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74918		5/13/1949	That's the gal for me	Sy Oliver Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74919		5/13/1949	When my sugar walks down the street	Sy Oliver Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74965		6/6/1949	As I love you	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	74966		6/6/1949	Did you see Jackie Robinson hit that ball	Buddy Johnson Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano

(Results 51-75 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.