Fred Waring
Fredrick Malcolm Waring Sr. (June 9, 1900 – July 29, 1984) was an American musician, bandleader, and radio and television personality, sometimes referred to as "America's Singing Master" and "The Man Who Taught America How to Sing". He was also a promoter, financial backer and eponym of the Waring Blendor, the first modern electric blender on the market. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 9, 1900 (Tyrone), Died July 29, 1984 (State College)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1968
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, director, vocalist, narrator, ukulele, speaker, choral director
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Recordings (Results 326-350 of 797 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 71078 | 10-in. | 7/15/1942 | Oh, gathering clouds | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71155 | 10-in. | 7/22/1942 | The fighting quartermaster corps | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71156 | 10-in. | 7/22/1942 | Anchors aweigh | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71157 | 10-in. | 7/22/1942 | Song for the unsung | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71166 | 10-in. | 7/23/1942 | Silent night, Holy night | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71167 | 10-in. | 7/23/1942 | Adeste fideles (O come all ye faithful) | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71168 | 10-in. | 7/23/1942 | We've got a job to do | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71169 | 10-in. | 7/23/1942 | America calling | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71170 | 10-in. | 7/23/1942 | Jingle bells | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71251 | 10-in. | 7/29/1942 | Beautiful savior | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71252 | 10-in. | 7/29/1942 | 'Twas the night before Christmas, part 1 | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71253 | 10-in. | 7/29/1942 | Look out below | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71282 | 10-in. | 7/31/1942 | 'Twas the night before Christmas, part 2 (A visit from St. Nicholas) | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71283 | 10-in. | 7/31/1942 | Stars and stripes forever | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71733 | 10-in. | 2/3/1944 | The flying Marines | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71734 | 10-in. | 2/3/1944 | Waves in Navy Blue | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71735 | 10-in. | 2/3/1944 | Onward Christian soldiers | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71742 | 10-in. | 2/4/1944 | Battle hymn of the Republic | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71743 | 10-in. | 2/4/1944 | Besame mucho (Kiss me much) | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71744 | 10-in. | 2/4/1944 | Now I know | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71761 | 10-in. | 2/9/1944 | Waltz in C sharp minor, op.64 | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71762 | 10-in. | 2/9/1944 | Holiday for strings | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71768 | 10-in. | 2/10/1944 | Now I know | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71769 | 10-in. | 2/10/1944 | Tess's torch song | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader | ||
| Decca | 71802 | 10-in. | 2/24/1944 | My shining hour | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Waring, Fred," accessed April 15, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103301.
Waring, Fred. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103301.
"Waring, Fred." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Waring, Fred, 1900-1984 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81109244
Wikidata: Fred Waring - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1452550
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/197952
MusicBrainz: Fred Waring - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b3955203-e999-4f1b-b3e9-0c2e63f7d888
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