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O'Brien is tryin' to talk Hawaiian: Historical Recording and Credits

O'Brien is tryin' to talk Hawaiian: Catalogue date: 1916-09-16. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations.

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Catalogue description

Victor 18167. Matrix/Take: B-18436/2.

Male vocal solo, with ukulele and 2 guitars

Recording and performance details

  • Catalogue date: 1916-09-16
  • Original format: Sound recording
  • Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations
  • Language: English
  • Location as catalogued: New York, New York
  • Collection: National Jukebox
  • Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
  • Record label: Victor
  • Catalogue number: 18167
  • Matrix number: B-18436 (Matrix ID)
  • Take number: 2
  • Disc size: 10-inch
  • Performance type: Vocal
  • Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Ethnic characterizations; Victor
  • Named contributors: Louise, Helen — Instrumentalist -- Guitar; Wright, Horace — Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal; Cormack, Rennie — Composer; Dubin, Al — Lyricist; Ferera, Frank — Instrumentalist -- Guitar

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