Nora Bayes
Nora Bayes (1880–1928) was a tremendously popular vaudevillian and star of the Broadway musical stage. She is still remembered for the gigantic hit "Shine On, Harvest Moon," which she co-wrote with her then-husband Jack Norworth. Although the title was a success for other artists, the only recording of it made by Norworth and Bayes was never released. Bayes, whose real name was Dora Goldberg, began recording in 1910 for the Victor Talking Machine Company, after having been on Broadway for nearly a decade. Known for her throaty contralto, she combined wit and subtle insinuation with consummate musicianship.
The following recordings featuring Nora Bayes are available in the National Jukebox:
| Artist Role | Title | Description | Primary Performer(s) | Date | |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | What good is water when you're dry? | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1910-06-15 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | Turn off your light, Mr. Moon Man | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | Nora Bayes; Jack Norworth | 1911-04-24 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | Has anybody here seen Kelly? | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1910-03-07 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | Come along, my Mandy | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | Nora Bayes; Jack Norworth | 1910-03-14 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | Daffydils | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1910-03-14 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | Young America | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1910-03-14 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | For Dixie and Uncle Sam | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1916-06-01 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | Hello, Hawaii, how are you? | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1916-06-01 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | When old Bill Bailey plays the ukulele | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1916-06-01 |
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Vocalist - Soprano vocal | Homesickness blues | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | Nora Bayes | 1916-05-04 |
