Joe Young

Joe Young (July 4, 1889 – April 21, 1939) was an American lyricist. He was born in New York. Young was most active from 1911 through the late-1930s, beginning his career working as a singer and song-plugger for various music publishers. During World War I, he entertained the U.S. troops, touring Europe as a singer.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 4, 1889 (New York City), Died April 21, 1939 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1910 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, guitar, composer, banjo

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Recordings (Results 301-325 of 931 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-03503 10-in. 12/1/1936 There's frost on the moon Dolly Dawn and her Dawn Patrol Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-03898 10-in. 1/7/1937 The "goona goo" Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-03904 10-in. 12/24/1936 The goona goo Johnny Hamp Orchestra ; Jayne Whitney Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-06416 10-in. 3/18/1937 To a sweet pretty thing Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-06597 10-in. 4/2/1937 To a sweet pretty thing Ozzie Nelson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-07751 10-in. 4/9/1937 I've got a new lease on love Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-07770 10-in. 4/12/1937 Just a baby's prayer at twilight The Riversiders Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar and piano lyricist  
Victor BS-07771 10-in. 4/12/1937 Yaaka hula hickey dula The Riversiders Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar and piano lyricist  
Victor BS-07774 10-in. 4/12/1937 Rock-a-bye your baby with a Dixie melody The Riversiders Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar and piano lyricist  
Victor BS-07781 10-in. 4/12/1937 Old pal, why don't you answer me? The Riversiders Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar and piano lyricist  
Victor BS-010165 10-in. 5/13/1937 The image of you Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Sue Mitchell Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-010166 10-in. 5/13/1937 I'm happy, darling, dancing with you Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Sue Mitchell Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-010207 10-in. 5/17/1937 I'm happy darling, dancing with you Bill Dillard ; Teddy Hill NBC Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-010246 10-in. 5/25/1937 The image of you Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-014614 10-in. 10/4/1937 I'm alone because I love you The Old Timer's Orchestra ; Jimmy Ray Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-018498 10-in. 2/10/1938 Drop a nickel in the slot Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio lyricist  
Victor PBS-019009 10-in. 2/10/1938 A shack in the back of the hills Ozzie Nelson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-019565 10-in. 2/11/1938 A shack in the back of the hills Lewis "Red" Evans and the Boys Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-019681 10-in. 2/18/1938 Drop a nickel in the slot Lola Bard ; Original Dixieland Jazz Band Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-021857 10-in. 3/31/1938 A hole in the wall Burt Shaw ; Willie Farmer Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-028103 10-in. 10/17/1938 Let me sleep tonight Gray Gordon ; Cliff Grass ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-037190 10-in. 6/6/1939 In a little Spanish town The Pied Pipers Mixed vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BS-045746 10-in. 12/12/1939 Dinah George Brunis ; Ragtime Band [Muggsy Spanier] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-047531 10-in. 2/5/1940 Whistle and blow your blues away Riley Puckett Male vocal solo, with guitar and mandolin lyricist  
Victor BS-058827 10-in. 1/3/1941 Don't ask me why Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Hal Lieber Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
(Results 301-325 of 931 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Young, Joe," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109043.

Young, Joe. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109043.

"Young, Joe." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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