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If it wasn't for the Irish and the Jews: Historical Recording and Credits

If it wasn't for the Irish and the Jews: Catalogue date: 1912-02-12. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations.

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Catalogue description

Male vocal solo, with orchestra

Victor 17054. Matrix/Take: B-11584/2.

Recording and performance details

  • Catalogue date: 1912-02-12
  • Original format: Sound recording
  • Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations
  • Language: English
  • Location as catalogued: Camden, New Jersey
  • Collection: National Jukebox
  • Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
  • Record label: Victor
  • Catalogue number: 17054
  • Matrix number: B-11584 (Matrix ID)
  • Take number: 2
  • Disc size: 10-inch
  • Performance type: Vocal
  • Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Ethnic characterizations; Victor
  • Named contributors: Murray, Billy — Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal; Winkler, O. — Conductor; Schwartz, Jean — Composer; Jerome, William — Lyricist

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