Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. He is best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, whose musicals include Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Described by Stephen Sondheim as an "experimental playwright", Hammerstein helped bring the American musical to new maturity by popularizing musicals that focused on stories and character rather than the lighthearted entertainment that the musical had been known for beforehand. He also collaborated with Jerome Kern (with whom he wrote Show Boat), Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml, Richard A. Whiting, and Sigmund Romberg. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 12, 1895 (New York City), Died August 23, 1960 (Doylestown)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1953
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings (Results 276-300 of 429 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Columbia | HCO1137 | 10-in. | approximately 1944 | Oh, what a beautiful mornin' | Robert Armbruster ; Nelson Eddy | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Columbia | WCO28030 | 10-in. | approximately 1940 | Stout hearted men | Nelson Eddy ; Nathaniel Finston | Baritone vocal solo, with male chorus and orchestra | lyricist | |
Columbia | WCO28031 | 10-in. | approximately 1940 | Softly, as in a morning sunrise | Nelson Eddy ; Nathaniel Finston | Baritone vocal solo, with male chorus and orchestra | lyricist | |
Columbia | WCO28032 | 10-in. | approximately 1940 | Wanting you | Nelson Eddy ; Nathaniel Finston | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Columbia | WCO28033 | 10-in. | approximately 1940 | Lover come back to me | Nelson Eddy ; Nathaniel Finston | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Columbia | CO28826 | 10-in. | approximately 1940 | All the things you are | Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra ; Andre Kostelanetz | Instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
OKeh | o-8110 | 10-in. | ca. Feb. 1921 | Baby dreams | Charles Hart | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
OKeh | W80264 | 10-in. | 12/28/1926 | One alone | Paul Hagan ; Melody Sheiks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
OKeh | W81920 | 10-in. | 12/5/1927 | Dawn | Mike Markel Society Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
OKeh | W81921 | 10-in. | 12/5/1927 | We two | Mike Markel Society Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
OKeh | W81959 | 10-in. | 12/22/1927 | Can't help lovin' dat man | Joe Green ; The Royal Music Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
OKeh | W81960 | 10-in. | 12/22/1927 | Why do I love you? | Joe Green ; The Royal Music Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
OKeh | W400575 | 10-in. | 4/9/1928 | Can't help lovin' dat man | Beth Grey | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
OKeh | W401775 | 10-in. | 4/3/1929 | Lover, come back to me! | Dorsey Brothers Concert Orchestra ; Justin Ring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
OKeh | W401776 | 10-in. | 4/3/1929 | Lover, come back to me! | Dorsey Brothers Concert Orchestra ; Justin Ring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
OKeh | W401795 | 10-in. | 4/5/1929 | Lover, come back to me! | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
OKeh | W402152 | 10-in. | 12/3/1928 | Can't help lovin' dat man | Bud Freeman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
OKeh | W402609 | 10-in. | 6/11/1929 | One alone | Band O’ Sunshine ; Lew Bray ; Sunny Clapp | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | 4585-4587 | 10-in. | approximately Nov. 1920 | Until you say goodbye | Irene Audrey | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | 8879-8880 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1922 | Two little ruby rings | Irene Audrey ; Charles Hart | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | 14194-14198 | 10-in. | 11/12/1924 | Rose-Marie | John Charles Thomas | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | 14217-14218 | 10-in. | 11/15/1924 | Rose-Marie | John Charles Thomas | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | 14396-14398 | 10-in. | 12/5/1924 | Indian love call | Virginia Rea | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | 14486½-14488 | 10-in. | 12/15/1924 | Rose Marie | John Charles Thomas | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E28412 | 10-in. | 9/21/1928 | Indian love call | Florence Easton | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hammerstein, Oscar, II," accessed May 3, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101947.
Hammerstein, Oscar, II. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101947.
"Hammerstein, Oscar, II." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 3 May 2024.
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