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I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy: Historical Recording and Credits

I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy: Catalogue date: 1907-12-31. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs.

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Catalogue description

Victor 16036. Matrix/Take: B-4987/00.

Male vocal solo, with orchestra

Recording and performance details

  • Catalogue date: 1907-12-31
  • Original format: Sound recording
  • Genre: Humorous songs
  • Language: English
  • Location as catalogued: Camden, New Jersey [unconfirmed]
  • Collection: National Jukebox
  • Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
  • Record label: Victor
  • Catalogue number: 16036
  • Matrix number: B-4987 (Matrix ID)
  • Take number: 00
  • Disc size: 10-inch
  • Performance type: Vocal
  • Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Victor
  • Named contributors: Murray, Billy — Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal; Madden, Edward — Lyricist; Morse, Theodore F. — Composer

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