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 101-125 of 615 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | LBVE-70626 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 11/27/1931 | Cuban love song [from The Cuban love song) | Wayne King Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer | |
| Victor | BRC-70964 | 10-in. | 12/3/1931 | Cuban love song | Jesse Crawford | Pipe organ solo | composer | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72838 | 10-in. | 6/2/1932 | Good-bye blues | Roane's Pennsylvanians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solos and vocal chorus | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-74906 | 10-in. | 1/12/1933 | Hey! Young fella | Glen Gray Orchestra ; Walter Hunt | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-75487 | 10-in. | 4/27/1933 | In the little white church on the hill | Merry Macs | Soprano and male vocal trio, with piano | composer | |
| Victor | BS-75788 | 10-in. | 4/11/1933 | In the little white church on the hill | Lee Morse | Female vocal solo, with piano and guitar | composer | |
| Victor | BS-75945 | 10-in. | 7/27/1933 | In the little white church on the hill | The Vagabonds | Male vocal trio, with guitar | composer | |
| Victor | BS-75982 | 10-in. | 7/29/1933 | I can't give you anything but love, baby | King's Jesters | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BS-76300 | 10-in. | 6/28/1933 | In the little white church on the hill | James Melton | Male vocal solo, with pipe organ | composer | |
| Victor | BS-76605 | 10-in. | 7/7/1933 | Don't blame me | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-76619 | 10-in. | 7/11/1933 | Don't blame me | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-78059 | 10-in. | 10/2/1933 | Dinner at eight | Ernie Holst ; Hotel Lexington Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-78070 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | Dinner at eight | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-78518 | 10-in. | 11/8/1933 | My dancing lady | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-81730 | 10-in. | 2/21/1934 | Digga digga doo | The Three Scamps | Vocal and instrumental trio | composer | |
| Victor | BS-82550 | 10-in. | 5/24/1934 | Thank you for a lovely evening | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-82582 | 10-in. | 6/1/1934 | Thank you for a lovely evening | Tom Berwick Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-83974 | 10-in. | 2/15/1935 | Lovely to look at | Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-84071 | 10-in. | 8/30/1934 | Lost in a fog | Gloria Grafton | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BS-84242 | 10-in. | 9/9/1934 | Lost in a fog | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-84250 | 10-in. | 9/10/1934 | Lost in a fog | Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-85823 | 10-in. | 4/12/1935 | You're an angel | Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-85827 | 10-in. | 4/12/1935 | Music in my heart | Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-88990 | 10-in. | 6/24/1935 | Take it easy | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89517 | 10-in. | 4/4/1935 | I'm livin' in a great big way | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Buddy Clark | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McHugh, Jimmy," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.
McHugh, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.
"McHugh, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: McHugh, Jimmy, 1894-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81024655
Wikidata: Jimmy McHugh - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1283031
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/22334801
MusicBrainz: Jimmy McHugh - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c414371b-3377-43b5-9dc2-2a20254ed520
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