Jimmy McHugh
James Francis McHugh (July 10, 1894 – May 23, 1969) was an American composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from the 1920s to the 1950s, he is credited with over 500 songs. His songs were recorded by many artists, including Chet Baker, June Christy, Bing Crosby, Deanna Durbin, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Adelaide Hall, Billie Holiday, Beverly Kenney, Bill Kenny, Peggy Lee, Carmen Miranda, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, and Dinah Washington. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 10, 1894 (Boston), Died May 23, 1969 (Beverly Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1918 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, leader, piano, lyricist
Notes: Name also appears on disc labels as Jimmy McCue.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 551-575 of 615 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | C2802 | 10-in. | 1/15/1929 | In a great big way | Bob Nolan ; Ray Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2803 | 10-in. | 1/15/1929 | Let’s sit and talk about you | Bob Nolan ; Ray Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | C1062-C1064 | 10-in. | 7/26/1927 | I can’t believe that you’re in love with me | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | LAE256 | 10-in. | 8/28/1928 | I can’t give you anything but love (Baby) | Biff Hoffman | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAE852 | 10-in. | 7/30/1930 | Go home and tell your mother | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAE853 | 10-in. | 7/30/1930 | I’m doin’ that thing | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAT992 | 10-in. | 4/6/1931 | I can’t give you anything but love, baby | Charbo Dawn | Vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | LA45-LA48 | 10-in. | May 1925 | Ev’rything is hotsy totsy now | Cinderella Roof Orchestra ; Herb Wiedoeft | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | TMP31 | 10-in. | approximately Mar. 1929 | When my sugar walks down the street | Marigold Entertainers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | 266W-268W | 10-in. | 1/24/1925 | I don’t care what you used to be (I know what you are today) | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | 278W-279W | 10-in. | 1/27/1925 | Down deep in an Irishman’s heart | Colin O'More | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | 753W-754W | 10-in. | 4/23/1925 | Ev'rything is hotsy totsy now | Earl and Bell | Male vocal duet, with guitar | composer | |
| Brunswick | 942W-944W | 10-in. | 6/26/1925 | Between the dances | Tuxedo Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | 1296W-1298W | 10-in. | 9/2/1925 | Ev'rything is hotsy totsy now | Bill Foley's Keystone Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | 1381W-1383W | 10-in. | 9/22/1925 | So long! I'll see you again | Miami Marimba Band [Castlewood Marimba Band] | Marimba band | composer | |
| Brunswick | 1412W-1414W | 10-in. | 9/30/1925 | The lonesomest girl in town | Norman Clark | Male vocal solo, with guitar | composer | |
| Brunswick | 1520W-1523W | 10-in. | 10/22/1925 | The lonesomest girl in town | Norman Clark | Male vocal solo, with guitar | composer | |
| Brunswick | TCL1549 | 10-in. | 12/11/1931 | I can’t give you anything but love | Dorothy Fields | Female vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | TC2513 | 10-in. | 11/3/1928 | Baltimore | Eva Mandel | Female vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 154-b] | 10-in. | approximately Nov. 1927 | Go home and tell your mother | Leslie Hutchinson ; Alice Morley | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Brunswick | DB162 | 10-in. | 11/29/1928 | I can’t give you anything but love | Rialto Duo | Piano and xylophone duet, with vocal | composer | |
| Brunswick | DB166 | 10-in. | 12/4/1928 | I can’t give you anything but love | Miss Dickie Dickson | Female-male vocal duet | composer | |
| Brunswick | 516 | 10-in. | Mar. 1928 | Baltimore | Fred Elizalde | Piano solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | B18319 | 10-in. | 12/03/1935 | Spreadin' the rhythm around | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | B20293 | 10-in. | 11/19/1936 | I can't give you anything but love (Baby) | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McHugh, Jimmy," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.
McHugh, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.
"McHugh, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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LCNAR: McHugh, Jimmy, 1894-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81024655
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