Savannah Churchill

Savannah Churchill (born Savannah Valentine Roberts, August 21, 1920 – April 19, 1974) was an American rhythm and blues singer in the 1940s and 1950s. She is best known for her number-one R&B single "I Want To Be Loved (But Only By You)."

Birth and Death Data: Born August 21, 1920 (Colfax), Died April 19, 1974 (Brooklyn)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-0493 10-in. 4/10/1947 I want to be loved (but only by you) Beryl Davis Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Chess M7974 10-in. 1/31/1956 They call me a fool Savannah Churchill ; Eddie Wilcox Orchestra vocalist  
Chess M7975 10-in. 1/31/1956 Let me be the first one to know Savannah Churchill ; Eddie Wilcox Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 84968 8/5/1953 Shake a hand Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 84969 8/5/1953 Shed a tear Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 85257 9/24/1953 Weep my heart Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 85258 9/24/1953 Stay out of my dreams Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 85259 9/24/1953 Peace of mind Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 85260 9/24/1953 Last night I cried over you Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 86331 5/27/1954 Just whisper Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 86332 5/27/1954 I cried-1 Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 86333 5/27/1954 The gypsy woman was wrong Savannah Churchill vocalist  
Decca 86334 5/27/1954 My memories of you Savannah Churchill vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Churchill, Savannah," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308565.

Churchill, Savannah. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308565.

"Churchill, Savannah." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308565

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