Irene Beasley

Irene Beasley

Elizabeth Irene Beasley (January 28, 1904 – January 7, 1980), known as the "long, tall gal from Dixie," was a singer and master of ceremonies best known for her work on old-time radio.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 28, 1904 (Whitehaven), Died January 7, 1980 (Ardsley)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1930

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, composer, piano, songwriter

Notes: Victor ledgers, 4/11/1929: "Miss Beasley desires 'The Girl from Dixie' under name on record labels."

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

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 26 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-41884	10-in.	2/11/1928	Good mornin'	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with violin and piano	composer, instrumentalist, piano, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-41885	10-in.	2/11/1928	Go 'long lasses	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with guitar and piano	composer, instrumentalist, piano, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-43767	10-in.	5/4/1928	I never dreamed	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with pipe organ	songwriter, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-43768	10-in.	5/4/1928	Consuela	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with pipe organ	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-43935	10-in.	5/1/1928	The St. Louis blues	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-43936	10-in.	5/1/1928	If I could just stop dreaming	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-43937	10-in.	5/1/1928	Missin' my pal	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-43938	10-in.	5/1/1928	Swing along, honey, and smile	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-45005	10-in.	5/3/1928	You'll come back to me someday	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with saxophone, guitar, and piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-45006	10-in.	5/3/1928	Choo-choo train	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with saxophone, guitar, and piano	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-45498	10-in.	9/7/1928	Applesauce	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-46169	10-in.	9/7/1928	Consuela	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-47003	10-in.	9/10/1928	Missing my pal	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-47004	10-in.	9/10/1928	Where's my baby gone	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51095	10-in.	4/10/1929	Baby's back to-day	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51096	10-in.	4/10/1929	Furniture man blues	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51097	10-in.	4/10/1929	Sometimes I wonder	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51098	10-in.	4/10/1929	What would I do without you?	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51099	10-in.	4/11/1929	Sun's gonna shine	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51681	10-in.	5/3/1929	Deep night	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51682	10-in.	5/3/1929	My kinda love	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51800	10-in.	4/11/1929	Moon song	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51801	10-in.	4/11/1929	Applesauce	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-51802	10-in.	4/11/1929	You'll come back to me someday	Irene Beasley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	BVE-63683	10-in.	9/30/1930	My man from Caroline	Irene Beasley ; Joe Venuti Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 1-25 of 26 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Beasley, Irene," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/113111.

Beasley, Irene. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/113111.

"Beasley, Irene." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.