Benny Davis

Benny Davis

Benny Davis (August 21, 1895 - December 20, 1979) was a vaudeville performer and writer of popular songs.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 21, 1895 (New York City), Died December 20, 1979 (Miami)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1949

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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 651-675 of 750 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	E26353-E26354	10-in.	2/2/1928	Mary Ann	Radio Franks	Male vocal duet, with saxophone, steel guitar, and piano	lyricist
Brunswick	E26464-E26465	10-in.	2/10/1928	Mary Ann	Radio Franks	Male vocal duet with saxophone, steel guitar, and piano	lyricist
Brunswick	E26743-E26744	10-in.	2/29/1928	Bluebird sing me a song	Vaughn De Leath	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Brunswick	E30832-E30833	10-in.	Sept. 1929	There’s too many eyes (That "wanna" make eyes at two pretty eyes that I love)	Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	lyricist
Brunswick	E30922-E30923	10-in.	Sept. 1929	All that I’m asking is sympathy	Bob Haring Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal	lyricist
Brunswick	E31111-E31112	10-in.	10/7/1929	Collegiate Sam	Six Jumping Jacks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	songwriter
Brunswick	E31530-E31531	10-in.	Nov. 1929	Why?	Colonial Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	songwriter
Brunswick	E31532-E31533	10-in.	Nov. 1929	It’s you I love	Colonial Club Orchestra ; Ranny Weeks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	songwriter
Brunswick	E34876-E34877	10-in.	10/16/1930	Ukulele moon	Castlewood Marimba Band	Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G)	lyricist
Brunswick	E37169/E37174	10-in.	9/24/1931	There’s nothing too good for my baby	Ben Bernie Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	songwriter
Brunswick	STL856	10-in.	Nov. 1928	Some night when you're lonely	Coronado Hotel Orchestra ; Allister Wylie	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	C1812	10-in.	3/28/1928	Mary Ann	Dick Powell	Male vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
Brunswick	TC2906	10-in.	2/1/1929	That’s how I feel about you	Jesse Cryor	Male vocal solo, with banjo and piano	lyricist
Brunswick	C3397	10-in.	4/29/1929	Let’s talk it over	Freddie Rose	Male vocal solo, with piano	songwriter
Brunswick	C6390	10-in.	September 1930	Ukulele moon	Al Carney	Organ solo, with vocal	lyricist
Brunswick	C7392	10-in.	2/6/1931	I’m happy when you’re happy	Tom Gerun Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G)	lyricist
Brunswick	C697-C700	10-in.	Feb. 1927	Sad 'n' blue	Jules Herbuveaux ; Palmer House Victorians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	[C1032-C1034d]	10-in.	7/8/1927	Meet me in the moonlight	Jules Herbuveaux ; Palmer House Victorians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take [C1032-C1034d]-3)	lyricist
Brunswick	C1073-C1076	10-in.	7/28/1927	Meet me in the moonlight	Jules Herbuveaux Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take C1073)	songwriter
Brunswick	C1736-C1738	10-in.	3/20/1928	Driftwood	Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take C1738)	songwriter
Brunswick	C1739-C1741	10-in.	3/20/1928	Bluebird, sing me a song	Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take C1741)	songwriter
Brunswick	C1792-C1793	10-in.	3/24/1928	We ain’t got nothin’ to lose	Ruth Muse	Female vocal solo, with piano, violin, and cello	songwriter
Brunswick	LAE252	10-in.	8/27/1928	Sincerely I do	Steve Bowers ; Tom Gerunovich Roof Garden Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	lyricist
Brunswick	LAE496	10-in.	5/9/1929	Just another kiss	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	LAE808	10-in.	5/29/1930	Sharing	Ben Bernie Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G)	lyricist

(Results 651-675 of 750 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Benny," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.

Davis, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110119.

"Davis, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.