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Jay Wilbur

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Aliases
Ben Hammond and His Orchestra
The Biltmore Players
The Connecticut Collegians
Connecticut Collegians
The Cuban Havana Dance Band
The Hottentots [GB]
Jack Grose & His Metropole Players
Jay Wilbur and His Band
Jay Wilbur and His Orchestra
Midnight Serenaders [GB]
The Philadelphians
The Radio Serenaders
The Rhythm Rascals
The Victory Band
The Victory Dance Orchestra
Victory Dance Orchestra
Real name
James Edward Wilbur
Born
1898
Died
1970
Country
United Kingdom
Comments
Dance band/big band leader. Wilbur recorded prolifically under several pseudonyms as well as his own name. Wilbur ultimately emigrated to Australia and from there to South Africa, leading bands in both countries.
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Releases

Singles

Title Performer Release date Label
About a Quarter to Nine Ben Hammond and His Orchestra (Jay Wilbur) 1935 Crown [GB]
A Fine Romance Jay Wilbur and His Band December 1936 Rex [GB]
Anyone but Me Jack Grose & His Metropole Players (Jay Wilbur) 1933 Eclipse [GB1]
Betty Co-Ed The Biltmore Players (Jay Wilbur) 1931 Eclipse [GB1]
Breakaway Jay Wilbur and His Orchestra 1929 Dominion Records [GB1]
By the Fireside Jay Wilbur and His Band 1932 Imperial [GB]
By the River of the Roses Donald Peers with orchestral accomp. directed by Jay Wilbur April 1944 Decca
Dancing on the Ceiling Jay Wilbur and His Band 1931 Imperial [GB]
Dinah The Rhythm Rascals (Jay Wilbur) 1936 Crown [GB]
Dinner for One Please, James Jay Wilbur and His Band 1935 Rex [GB]
Down Ev'ry Street Anne Shelton accompanied by Jay Wilbur and His Band 1941 Rex [GB]
Eastern Medley Jay Wilbur and His Band 1934 Rex [GB]
Easter Parade Jay Wilbur and His Band 1935 Rex [GB]
Georgia's Gotta Moon Jay Wilbur and His Band December 1938 Rex [GB]
Go Home and Tell Your Mother Connecticut Collegians (Jay Wilbur) 1931 Eclipse [GB1]
Heart and Soul Jay Wilbur and His Band 1939 Rex [GB]
He Played His Ukulele as the Ship Went Down Jay Wilbur & His Band March 1932 Imperial [GB]
Homecoming Waltz Donald Peers with Orchestra conducted by Jay Wilbur 1943 Decca
I Cover the Waterfront Jay Wilbur & His Band 1933 Rex [GB]
If a Grey-Haired Lady Says "How's Yer Father?" (That's Madamoiselle from Armentieres) Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Sam Browne) 1939 Rex [GB]
I Feel Like a Feather in the Breeze The Radio Serenaders (Jay Wilbur) 1936 Crown [GB]
If I Should Lose You Jay Wilbur and His Band 1936 Rex [GB]
I'll Always Be in Love with You - Cornelius March Billy Hayman - Victory Band 1929 The Victory [GB]
I'm Doing What I'm Doing for Love - Old Country Dance Miss Dolly Kemp - The Victory Band 1929 The Victory [GB]
I'm Stepping Out with a Memory To-Night Jay Wilbur and His Band 1940 Rex [GB]
In Old Mexico Denny Dennis accompanied by Jay Wilbur's Serenaders 1942 Rex [GB]
In the Middle of a Kiss Ben Hammond and His Orchestra (Jay Wilbur) 1935 Crown [GB]
I Want to Be Alone with Mary Brown Midnight Serenaders [GB] (Jay Wilbur) 1928 Dominion Records [GB1]
Josephine Jay Wilbur and His Band 1934 Rex [GB]
Kiss Me Goodnight Jay Wilbur and His Band 1935 Rex [GB]
Knock, Knock, Who's There? Jay Wilbur and His Band 1936 Rex [GB]
Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing Jack Grose & His Metropole Players (Jay Wilbur) 1932 Eclipse [GB1]
Little Drummer Boy Jay Wilbur and His Band 1938 Rex [GB]
Make Hay While the Sun Is Shining – There's Something About a Soldier Syd Roy & His R.K. Olians [Split] 1933 Eclipse [GB1]
Marta Jay Wilbur and His Band December 1932 Imperial [GB]
Miracles Sometimes Happen Jay Wilbur and His Band 1936 Rex [GB]
Miss Elizabeth Brown Jay Wilbur and His Band June 1931 Imperial [GB]
Morgenblätter - Me and the Man in the Moon The Victory Band - The Victory Dance Orchestra 1929 The Victory [GB]
Never Break a Promise Jay Wilbur and His Band 1939 Rex [GB]
Night After Night – I'm Playing with Fire Jay Wilbur and His Band – Al Benny's Broadway Boys 1933 Broadcast Four-Tune
Nobody's Sweetheart The Rhythm Rascals (Jay Wilbur) 1935 Crown [GB]
Now I Know What They Mean by Love The Hottentots [GB] (Jay Wilbur) 1931 Eclipse [GB1]
Ole Faithful Jay Wilbur and His Band 1934 Rex [GB]
On a Steamer Coming Over Jay Wilbur and His Band 1934 Rex [GB]
One of These Days The Connecticut Collegians (Jay Wilbur) 1937 Crown [GB]
Our Love Jay Wilbur and His Band 1939 Rex [GB]
Party Dances Jay Wilbur and His Band December 1934 Rex [GB]
Rio Rita Jay Wilbur and His Orchestra 1930 Dominion Records [GB1]
Roll Along, Covered Wagon The Philadelphians (Jay Wilbur) 1935 Eclipse [GB1]
Roll On, Mississipi, Roll On - Whistling in the Dark Jay Wilbur and His Band - Buddy Blue and His Texans October 1931 Imperial [GB]
Russian Serenade Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Jack Cooper) 1942 Rex [GB]
Saddle Your Blues to a Wild Mustang Jay Wilbur and His Band 1936 Rex [GB]
Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon Jay Wilbur and His Band 1939 Rex [GB]
Shadows on the Window The Connecticut Collegians (Jay Wilbur) 1932 Eclipse [GB1]
She Wore a Little Jacket of Blue The Philadelphians (Jay Wilbur) 1935 Eclipse [GB1]
Sing, Baby, Sing The Connecticut Collegians (Jay Wilbur) 1936 Crown [GB]
Smile When You Say Goodbye Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Jack Cooper) 1937 Rex [GB]
Snuggled on Your Shoulder (Cuddled in Your Arms) Jay Wilbur and His Band 1932 Eclipse [GB1]
So Many Memories Jay Wilbur and His Band 1938 Rex [GB]
Spread a Little Happiness Jay Wilbur and His Orchestra 1929 Dominion Records [GB1]
Sweetmeat Joe, The Candy Man Jay Wilbur and His Band 1935 Rex [GB]
Tangier - Glad Rag Doll The Victory Band - Jim Kelleher's Piccadilly Dance Band 1929 The Victory [GB]
Tears from My Inkwell Jay Wilbur and His Band 1939 Rex [GB]
Ten Pretty Girls Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Sam Costa) 1937 Rex [GB]
The Breeze and I Jay Wilbur and His Band 1940 Rex [GB]
The Continental The Cuban Havana Dance Band (Jay Wilbur) April 1935 Rex [GB]
The Down and Out Blues Jay Wilbur and His Band August 1938 Rex [GB]
The First Lullaby Vera Lynn accompanied by Jay Wilbur and His Band May 1941 Decca
The First Time I Saw You Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Sam Costa) 1937 Rex [GB]
The Girl in the Little Green Hat – Have You Ever Been Lonely? Jay Wilbur and His Band – Bidgood's Novelty Accordion Band 1933 Broadcast Four-Tune
The Greatest Mistake of My Life Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Sam Costa) 1937 Rex [GB]
The Kiss Waltz – Love Never Dies Victory Dance Orchestra – Hawaiian Serenaders 1931 The Victory [GB]
The Lady on the Cameo Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Sam Browne) 1940 Rex [GB]
The Maidens of Tyrol Jay Wilbur and His Band (Vocal Chorus by Sam Costa) 1938 Rex [GB]
The Old Kitchen Kettle The Rhythm Rascals (Jay Wilbur) December 1932 Broadcast
There's a Land of Begin Again Jay Wilbur and His Band 1941 Rex [GB]
There's Something in Your Eyes Jay Wilbur and His Band December 1931 Imperial [GB]
The Wedding of Mr. Mickey Mouse Jay Wilbur and His Band 1933 Rex [GB]
This Is No Laughing Matter Anne Shelton accompanied by Jay Wilbur's Serenaders 1942 Rex [GB]
Vale of Health March - You're the Cream in My Coffee The Victory Band - Jim Kelleher's Piccadilly Dance Band 1929 The Victory [GB]
We'll All Go Riding on a Rainbow Jay Wilbur and His Band 1933 Rex [GB]
We Saw the Sea Jay Wilbur and His Band 1936 Rex [GB]
When That Man Is Dead and Gone Jay Wilbur and His Band 1941 Rex [GB]
When the Guards are on Parade The Connecticut Collegians (Jay Wilbur) 1931 Eclipse [GB1]
When the Guardsman Started Crooning on Parade Ben Hammond and His Orchestra (Jay Wilbur) 1936 Crown [GB]
When the Poppies Bloom Again The Radio Serenaders (Jay Wilbur) 1936 Crown [GB]
When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba The Hottentots [GB] (Jay Wilbur) 1932 Eclipse [GB1]
While a Cigarette Was Burning Jay Wilbur & His Band 1939 Rex [GB]
Yip ! Neddy Jay Wilbur and His Band 1935 Rex [GB]
You Made Me Love You Jay Wilbur and His Band 1943 Decca
You Try Somebody Else The Hottentots [GB] (Jay Wilbur) 1932 Eclipse [GB1]

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