Dave Elman

Dave Elman (May 6, 1900 – December 5, 1967) was a noted American radio host, comedian, and songwriter, and important figure in the field of hypnosis. He is most known today as the author of Findings in Hypnosis (1964). Over the course of his life, he was also well known as the creator and host of the popular radio show Hobby Lobby as well as a songwriter and lyricist.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 6, 1900 (Park River), Died December 5, 1967 (Clifton)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1925

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist

Notes: Born David Kopelman. Name appears in Columbia master book as David Klean.

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 81779 10-in. 5/14/1924 Oh, Papa! Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist, composer  
OKeh S-71712 10-in. August 1923 Atlanta blues Clarence Williams’ Blue Five ; Sara Martin Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
OKeh S-71736 10-in. August 1923 Blue gum blues Sara Martin Female vocal solo, with piano songwriter  
OKeh S-73128 10-in. Jan. 1925 The Darktown dancing team Cogert and Motto Male vocal duet, with ukulele songwriter  
OKeh S-73129 10-in. Jan. 1925 Try and get it blues Cogert and Motto ; Fred Hall Male vocal duet, with ukulele songwriter  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Elman, Dave," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115385.

Elman, Dave. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115385.

"Elman, Dave." 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/115385

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