Joseph McCarthy
Thomas Joseph McCarthy (September 27, 1885 – December 18, 1943) was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include "You Made Me Love You", and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", from the now-forgotten Oh, Look! (1918), starring the Dolly Sisters, based upon the haunting melody from the middle section of Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, McCarthy was a frequent collaborator of composers Harry Tierney and Fred Fisher. He was the director of ASCAP from 1921 to 1929. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 27, 1885 (Somerville), Died December 18, 1943 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 226-250 of 294 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W403547 | 10-in. | 12/23/1929 | Wrapped in a red, red rose | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W403843 | 10-in. | 3/10/1930 | I feel you near me | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403962 | 10-in. | 4/16/1930 | I'm in the market for you | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404015 | 10-in. | 5/14/1930 | The Rangers' song (We're all pals together) | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404200 | 10-in. | 6/4/1930 | Just like in a story book | Phil Spitalny Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404404 | 10-in. | 7/21/1930 | I'm in the market for you | Louis Armstrong ; Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404552 | 10-in. | 11/14/1930 | What's the use of living without love? | Yale Collegians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404828 | 10-in. | 1/27/1931 | Sing song girl (Little yella Cinderella) | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W490019 | 10-in. | 12/23/1929 | Wrapped in a red, red rose | Ed Loyd and his Orchestra [Ed Kirkeby Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | 3555 | 10-in. | approximately Jan. 1920 | Alice blue gown | Irene Williams | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21536 | 10-in. | 2/18/1927 | Rio Rita | Carl Fenton’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo (humming) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30696 | 10-in. | Aug. 1929 | (I only wish I had you with me) Last night, honey | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E31273 | 10-in. | Oct. 1929 | Sweetheart, we need each other | Scrappy Lambert | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31274 | 10-in. | Oct. 1929 | You’re always in my arms (But only in my dreams) | Scrappy Lambert | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | XE31373 | 12-in. | 10/30/1929 | Brunswick brevities [program and part unknown] | Colonial Club Orchestra | Radio transcription disc : Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | XE31374 | 12-in. | 10/30/1929 | Brunswick brevities [program and part unknown] | Colonial Club Orchestra | Radio transcription disc : Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31400 | 10-in. | Nov. 1929 | Through! (How can you say we’re through?) | Scrappy Lambert | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31401 | 10-in. | Nov. 1929 | Sweetheart, we need each other | Scrappy Lambert | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31402 | 10-in. | Nov. 1929 | You’re always in my arms (But only in my dreams) | Scrappy Lambert | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E32208 | 10-in. | February 1930 | Wrapped in a red red rose | Brevities Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E32392 | 10-in. | 3/19/1930 | Rosa roja de amor | Rodolfo Hoyos | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E32624 | 10-in. | Apr. 1930 | I’m in the market for you | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E32725 | 10-in. | Apr. 1930 | Just like in a story book | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E34649 | 10-in. | 9/29/1930 | What’s the use of living without love? | Tom Clines and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35005 | 10-in. | October 1930 | Sing song girl | Colonial Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McCarthy, Joseph," accessed April 30, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108742.
McCarthy, Joseph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 30, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108742.
"McCarthy, Joseph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 30 April 2024.
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