Nat Simon

Nat Simon (6 August 1900 – 1979) was an American composer, pianist, bandleader and songwriter. Born in Newburgh, New York, from the 1930s to the 1950s, his songs were used in over 20 films. Between 1931 and 1940, he also took part in the musical Vaudeville revue Songwriters on Parade, which featured hit songwriters of the day. It was considered one of the last Vaudevillian forays of this type.

Nat's daughter, Sally Simon Meisel, who sang vocals, was an integral part of his live performances.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 6, 1900 (Newburgh), Died September 5, 1979 (Newburgh)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 65 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-040488 10-in. 10/10/1939 Goody goodbye Gray Gordon ; Shirley Lane ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-040964 10-in. 10/13/1939 Don't make me laugh Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-041749 10-in. 10/10/1939 Don't make me laugh Tommy Ryan ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-041926 10-in. 8/28/1939 Goody goodbye Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-042946 10-in. 10/12/1939 Goody goodbye Smoothies Mixed vocal trio, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-044001 10-in. 10/24/1939 Down in the alley and over the fence Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Three Romeos Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio songwriter  
Victor BS-045718 10-in. 12/5/1939 The gaucho serenade Clyde Burke ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal chorus songwriter  
Victor BS-045738 10-in. 12/8/1939 The gaucho serenade Dick Todd Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-046082 10-in. 1/6/1940 The gaucho serenade Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-047722 10-in. 2/28/1940 Little Curly Hair in a high chair Mitchell Ayres ; Fashions-in-Music ; Tommy Taylor Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-047980 10-in. 3/20/1940 Little curly hair in high chair Clyde Burke ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-047983 10-in. 3/20/1940 He's a tough hombre Jimmy Brown ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble composer  
Victor BS-048777 10-in. 4/11/1940 Little Curley Hair in a high chair Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet composer  
Victor BS-055503 10-in. 8/8/1940 Crosstown Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Jack Lathrop Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-056474 10-in. 10/10/1940 Crosstown Lanny Ross Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-057023 10-in. 10/23/1940 Adi-adi-adios Dick Todd Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-057316 10-in. 10/25/1940 Adi-adi-adios Kaydets ; Tommy Ryan ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo, male vocal trio, and vocal ensemble songwriter  
Victor BS-068444 10-in. 11/28/1941 I opened up a trunk Mitchell Ayres ; Johnny Bond ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble songwriter  
Victor PBS-072193 10-in. 3/12/1942 Poinciana David Rose Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor E1VB-0906 10-in. 1/26/1951 Down the trail of achin' hearts Anita Carter ; Rainbow Ranch Boys ; Hank Snow Female-male vocal duet, with string band songwriter  
Victor D5VB-0765 10-in. 5/21/1945 (Why don't you look me up) down in Chi-Chi Hotcha Watchee Vaughn Monroe ; Norton Sisters ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D5VB-1095 10-in. 7/26/1945 No can do Buddy Cole Orchestra ; Four King Sisters Female vocal vocal quartet, with jazz/dance ensemble composer  
Victor D5VB-1311 10-in. 12/20/1945 In the eyes of my Irish Colleen Johnny Desmond ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor D6VB-2682 10-in. 8/21/1946 The old lamp-lighter Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye ; Billy Williams [1913-2001] Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band composer  
Victor D7VB-0958 10-in. 6/10/1947 An apple blossom wedding Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band songwriter  
(Results 26-50 of 65 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Simon, Nat," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100401.

Simon, Nat. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100401.

"Simon, Nat." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100401

External Sources

Wikipedia: Nat Simon

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LCNAR: Simon, Nat, 1900-1979 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2001068490

Wikidata: Nat Simon - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6967884

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/16573497

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