James Van Heusen
James Van Heusen (born Edward Chester Babcock; January 26, 1913 – February 6, 1990) was an American composer. He wrote songs for films, television and theater, and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 26, 1913 (Syracuse), Died February 7, 1990 (Rancho Mirage)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist, piano
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 101 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-049053 | 10-in. | 3/26/1940 | They ought to write a book about you | Bob Allen ; Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-050589 | 10-in. | 5/16/1940 | All this and heaven too | Charlie Barnet Orchestra ; Larry Taylor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-050617 | 10-in. | 5/8/1940 | When the spirit moves me | Charlie Barnet Orchestra ; Mary Ann McCall | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-050851 | 10-in. | 5/23/1940 | You think of ev'rything | Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-050852 | 10-in. | 5/23/1940 | All this and heaven too | Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-050893 | 10-in. | 5/29/1940 | All this and heaven too | Dick Todd | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-051549 | 10-in. | 6/21/1940 | Looking for yesterday | Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-055110 | 10-in. | 10/16/1940 | Do you know why | Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-055111 | 10-in. | 10/16/1940 | Isn't that just like love | Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-055563 | 10-in. | 8/29/1940 | Looking for yesterday | Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-056497 | 10-in. | 10/16/1940 | Dearest, darest I | Kay Little ; Tony Pastor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet | composer | |
| Victor | BS-057611 | 10-in. | 11/8/1940 | Isn't that just like love? | Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Jack Lathrop | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-057613 | 10-in. | 11/8/1940 | Do you know why? | Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-057646 | 10-in. | 11/14/1940 | Do you know why | Dick Todd | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-057719 | 10-in. | 11/19/1940 | You danced with dynamite | Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-058877 | 10-in. | 1/15/1941 | You lucky people, you | Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-058878 | 10-in. | 1/15/1941 | Birds of a feather | Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BS-058879 | 10-in. | 1/15/1941 | It's always you | Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-058880 | 10-in. | 1/15/1941 | You're dangerous | Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-060619 | 10-in. | 2/4/1941 | You're dangerous | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-060620 | 10-in. | 2/4/1941 | You lucky people, you | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-060624 | 10-in. | 2/5/1941 | It's always you | Yvette | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BS-060915 | 10-in. | 2/20/1941 | It's always you | Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-066553 | 10-in. | 4/9/1942 | Just plain lonesome | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Stuart Wade | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal quartet | composer | |
| Victor | BS-068011 | 10-in. | 10/21/1941 | Humpty Dumpty heart | Art Jarrett Orchestra ; Gale Robbins | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Van Heusen, Jimmy," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105592.
Van Heusen, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105592.
"Van Heusen, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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