Charlie Spivak

Charlie Spivak (February 17, 1905 or 1907 – March 1, 1982) was an American trumpeter and bandleader, best known for his big band in the 1940s.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 17, 1907 (Kiev), Died March 1, 1982 (Greenville)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1962

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, leader, vocalist, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 193 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-0401 10-in. 1/2/1947 La gitana Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-0413 10-in. 1/9/1947 Tambourin chinois Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-0421 10-in. 1/9/1947 At dawning Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-0431 10-in. 1/24/1947 (There is) no greater love Charlie Spivak Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-0432 10-in. 1/24/1947 Born to be blue Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-0433 10-in. 1/24/1947 You can take my word for it, baby! Charlie Spivak Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-0434 10-in. 1/24/1947 Why did it have to end so soon Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Tommy Mercer ; Charlie Spivak Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-1437 10-in. 7/24/1947 (I'm gonna wait) a little bit longer Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-1438 10-in. 7/24/1947 What are you doing New Year's Eve Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-1439 10-in. 7/24/1947 Tennessee Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-1440 10-in. 7/24/1947 How lucky you are Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Tommy Mercer ; Charlie Spivak Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-1441 10-in. 7/24/1947 And Mimi Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-1442 10-in. 7/24/1947 This is the inside story Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye ; Charlie Spivak Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2035 10-in. 11/14/1947 Golden earrings Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-2036 10-in. 11/14/1947 Tenderly Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Charlie Spivak Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-2069 10-in. 11/14/1947 You are never away Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Tommy Mercer Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-2070 10-in. 11/14/1947 The gentleman is a dope Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet, leader  
Victor D7VB-2257 10-in. 11/22/1947 Who are we to say Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye ; Tommy Mercer Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2258 10-in. 11/22/1947 I've been a good girl Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2259 10-in. 11/22/1947 Now is the hour (Maori farewell song) Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Tommy Mercer Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2260 10-in. 11/22/1947 The last thing I want is your pity Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Rusty Nichols Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2529 10-in. 11/27/1947 You were meant for me Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye ; Tommy Mercer Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2530 10-in. 11/27/1947 Needles and pins Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye ; Tommy Mercer Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2531 10-in. 11/27/1947 Win or lose Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D7VB-2532 10-in. 11/27/1947 Lonely Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Tommy Mercer Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, trumpet  
(Results 26-50 of 193 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spivak, Charlie," accessed June 6, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102208.

Spivak, Charlie. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102208.

"Spivak, Charlie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 6 June 2023.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102208

External Sources

Wikipedia: Charlie Spivak

Discogs: Charlie Spivak

Allmusic: Charlie Spivak

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Spivak, Charlie - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78031059

Wikidata: Charlie Spivak - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2645829

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