voc, 1904-1982 US, New Orleans
Singer / Songwriter of Blues and Jazz
A.k.a. Samuel Allen Theard
Samuel Allen Theard (New Orleans, 10 October 1904 - 7 December 1982, Los Angeles), was a singer, song-writer, actor and comedian. He also performed as Lovin' Sam Theard and a variety of other names.His first recordings, as Lovin' Sam from Down in 'Bam, accompanied by Tampa Red and Cow Cow Davenport, date from 1929, when he recorded one of his best-known songs, "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You", for Brunswick Records in 1929 with Cow Cow Davenport, and which was covered by several artists.He recorded for Brunswick from 1929 to 1931.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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In Chronological Order 1929-1936 | Sam Theard | 1996 | Compil. |
Lovin' Sam From Down In 'Bam (1929-1930) | Sam Theard | 1989 | Compil. |
Spo-De-O-Dee / Frogtown Blues | Sam Theard, Tiny Parham's Four Aces | 1939 | Album |
The Lover And The Beggar / You Rascal You | Sam Theard | 1929 | Album |
Complete 1934-1940 Recordings In Chronological Order | Sam Theard | Compil. |