Frankie Yankovic

Frank John Yankovic (July 28, 1915 – October 14, 1998) was an American accordion player and polka musician. Known as "America's Polka King", Yankovic was considered the premier artist to play in the Slovenian style during his long career. He was not related to fellow accordionist and song parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic, although the two collaborated.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 28, 1915 (Davis), Died October 14, 1998 (New Port Richey)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1950

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

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 56 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia CO37145 10-in. either 1946 or 1947 Cheer up, sweetheart Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO37145 10-in. 1946 Srecen bodi, srcek moj Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO37146 10-in. either 1946 or 1947 Jolly polka Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO37146 10-in. 1946 Zivahna polka Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO37147 10-in. either 1946 or 1947 Cafe polka Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO37148 10-in. 1946 or 1947 Hurray Slovenes Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO38314 10-in. either 1947 or 1948 Oh, Marie Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with accordion solo leader, composer  
Columbia CO38315 10-in. 1947 Moja decla Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader, composer, vocalist  
Columbia CO38316 10-in. either 1947 or 1948 Jo Ann Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with accordion solo leader  
Columbia CO38317 10-in. either 1947 or 1948 Flute o'phone Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with accordion solo leader  
Columbia CO38318 10-in. 1947 Linda's lullaby Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO38319 10-in. 1947 The iron range Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO38320 10-in. 1948 My honey is wandering Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Columbia CO38321 10-in. 1948 Euclid vets Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble leader  
Columbia CO38322 10-in. 11/4/1947 A night in May Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet vocalist, leader  
Columbia CO38323 10-in. 10/3/1947 The accordion man Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with accordion solo leader  
Columbia CO38324 10-in. 11/4/1947 The page Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with accordion solo leader, composer  
Columbia CO38325 10-in. either 1947 or 1948 On the beach Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with accordion solo leader, composer  
Columbia CO38326 10-in. 11/4/1947 Just because Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader, vocalist  
Columbia CO38327 10-in. 1947 Zidana marela Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader, composer, vocalist  
Columbia CO40289 10-in. either 1948 or 1949 Milwaukee polka Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet vocalist, leader  
Columbia CO40291 10-in. 1948 Charlie was a boxer The Marlin Sisters ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with female vocal duet leader  
Columbia CO40292 10-in. 1948 Bar-room polka Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader, vocalist  
Columbia CO40293 10-in. 1948 Whoop polka Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo vocalist, leader, songwriter  
Columbia CO40294 10-in. 1948 Blue skirt waltz The Marlin Sisters ; Johnny Pecon ; Frankie Yankovic ; Yanks Instrumental ensemble, with mixed vocal ensemble leader, vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 56 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yankovic, Frankie," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/354805.

Yankovic, Frankie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/354805.

"Yankovic, Frankie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/354805

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