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Russ Morgan

Russell Morgan (April 29, 1904 – August 7, 1969) was an American big band leader and arranger during the 1930s and 1940s. He was best known for being one of the composers of the song "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", with Larry Stock and James Cavanaugh, and was the first to record it in 1944.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 29, 1904 (Scranton), Died August 7, 1969 (Las Vegas)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: arranger, vocalist, leader, trombone, songwriter, piano, organ, composer

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 199 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca DLA 2351 10-in. 1/6/1941 Dolores Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca DLA 2355 10-in. 1/6/1941 Boa noite (Goodnight) Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 3532 10-in. 8/22/1944 Absence makes the heart grow fonder Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 3538 10-in. 8/22/1944 September in the rain Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 3539 10-in. 8/22/1944 There goes that song again Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 3540 10-in. 8/22/1944 The trail of the lonesome pine Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 3886 10-in. 7/3/1945 The wish that I wish tonight Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 4203 5/29/1946 Under the willow tree Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 4204 5/29/1946 When you left me Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 4205 5/29/1946 It's all over but the crying Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 4291 9/11/1946 Hold me, hold me, hold me Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 4292 9/11/1946 It's all over now Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 4293 9/11/1946 The more we get together Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5057 7/23/1949 I've been floating down the old green river Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5058 7/23/1949 That's my weakness now Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5059 7/23/1949 I can't believe it Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5079 6/30/1949 This is the last time Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5080 6/30/1949 California orange blossom Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5081 6/30/1949 Strummin' on the old banjo Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5121 8/31/1949 Makin' love ukulele style Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5122 8/31/1949 Blue Christmas Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5185 11/4/1949 Careless kisses Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5186 11/4/1949 Melissa Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5187 11/4/1949 Send ten pretty flowers Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 5196 11/8/1949 Tell me you love me Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
(Results 151-175 of 199 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morgan, Russ," accessed May 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

Morgan, Russ. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

"Morgan, Russ." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 May 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685

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