Lorenz Hart
Lorenz Milton Hart (May 2, 1895 – November 22, 1943) was an American lyricist and half of the Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart. Some of his more famous lyrics include "Blue Moon"; "The Lady Is a Tramp"; "Manhattan"; "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"; and "My Funny Valentine". |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 2, 1895 (Harlem), Died November 22, 1943 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
Notes: Name appears as Larry Hart in some Victor ledgers.
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 226-250 of 257 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E21205-E21207 | 10-in. | 1/17/1927 | A tree in the park | Frank Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21208-E21210 | 10-in. | 1/17/1927 | Where’s that rainbow | Frank Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E25154-E25157 | 10-in. | 11/11/1927 | My heart stood still | Harry Archer Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal effects | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E25158-E25161 | 10-in. | 11/11/1927 | I feel at home with you | Harry Archer Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E25690-E25691 | 10-in. | 12/19/1927 | My heart stood still | Franklyn Baur | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26216-E26218 | 10-in. | 1/20/1928 | Thou swell | Adelphia Whispering Orchestra ; Herbert Gordon | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E26218) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31351-E31352 | 10-in. | Oct. 1929 | My man is on the make | Colonial Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31534-E31535 | 10-in. | Nov. 1929 | Why do you suppose? | Colonial Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C2152 | 10-in. | 7/27/1928 | The girl friend | Ewen Hail | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C5873 | 10-in. | June 1930 | Ten cents a dance | Tom Gerun Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C5874 | 10-in. | June 1930 | Ten cents a dance | Tom Gerun Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | LTR307 | 12-in. | 7/13/1930 | With a song in my heart | First National Orchestra and Singers | Radio transcription disc : Orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | LAE600 | 10-in. | 8/26/1929 | With a song in my heart | Earl Burtnett Biltmore Trio | Male vocal trio, with string ensemble | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | LAE792 | 10-in. | 5/16/1930 | Ten cents a dance | June Pursell | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | 985W-987W | 10-in. | 6/30/1925 | Manhattan | Night Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | TCL1417 | 10-in. | 2/13/1931 | We’ll be the same | Jack Whiting | Male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | TCL1449 | 10-in. | 2/13/1931 | I’ve got five dollars | Jack Whiting | Male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 105-a] | 10-in. | approximately June 1927 | My heart stood still | Ambrose Mayfair Orchestra ; Hamilton Sisters and Fordyce | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 111-a] | 10-in. | July 1927 | A tree in the park | Helen Morgan | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 111-b] | 10-in. | July 1927 | Where’s that rainbow? | Leslie Hutchinson ; Helen Morgan | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 117-a] | 10-in. | approximately Aug. 1927 | The girl friend | Chick Endor ; Paul Reese | Male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 135-a] | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1927 | My heart stood still | Jessie Matthews | Female vocal solo, with piano solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | B12872 | 10-in. | 1/10/1933 | Que soy muy bella (You are too beautiful) : Fox trot | Perla Violeta Amado | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18277 | 10-in. | 3/2/1928 | You're what I need | The Rollickers [Edison] | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19260 | 10-in. | 6/18/1929 | With a song in my heart | Helen Clark | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hart, Lorenz," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103285.
Hart, Lorenz. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103285.
"Hart, Lorenz." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Hart, Lorenz, 1895-1943 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81097890
Wikidata: Lorenz Hart - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q725828
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/5122279
MusicBrainz: Lorenz Hart - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3fb75d97-5dfd-4e72-9aee-1904aa4268f4
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