When Irish eyes are smiling: Historical Recording and Credits

When Irish eyes are smiling: Catalogue date: 1913-03-10. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Musical theater; Ethnic characterizations.

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Catalogue description

Victor 17317. Matrix/Take: B-12978/1.

Male vocal solo, with orchestra

Recording and performance details

Catalogue date: 1913-03-10
Original format: Sound recording
Genre: Musical theater; 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: 17317
Matrix number: B-12978 (Matrix ID)
Take number: 1
Disc size: 10-inch
Performance type: Vocal
Catalogue subjects: Vocal; Musical theater; Ethnic characterizations; Victor
Named contributors: Victor Orchestra — Musical Group; Graff, George — Lyricist; Ball, Ernest R. — Composer; Olcott, Chauncey — Lyricist; Macdonough, Harry — Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal

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