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Russ Morgan

Russell Morgan (April 29, 1904 – August 7, 1969) was an American big band leader and arranger during the 1930s and 1940s. He was best known for being one of the composers of the song "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", with Larry Stock and James Cavanaugh, and was the first to record it in 1944.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 29, 1904 (Scranton), Died August 7, 1969 (Las Vegas)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: arranger, vocalist, leader, trombone, songwriter, piano, organ, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 199 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 68011 10-in. 8/27/1940 Bye-lo-bye lullaby Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 68012 10-in. 8/27/1940 It's eight o' clock Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69654 10-in. 8/19/1941 Johnnie's in the pantry Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69655 10-in. 8/19/1941 Don't let Julia fool ya Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69656 10-in. 8/19/1941 The cowboy serenade Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69657 10-in. 8/19/1941 You're a natural Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69658 10-in. 8/19/1941 Why don't we do this more often? Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69659 10-in. 8/19/1941 Below the Equator Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69871 10-in. 10/27/1941 Somebody else is taking iry place Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69872 10-in. 10/27/1941 Prisionero del mar Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69873 10-in. 10/27/1941 Ev'ry time Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 69874 10-in. 10/27/1941 Buckle down, Winsocki Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 70776 10-in. 5/26/1942 I'm gettin' mighty lonesome for you Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 70777 10-in. 5/26/1942 Windmill under the stars Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 70778 10-in. 5/26/1942 Just as though you were here Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 70973 10-in. 6/30/1942 That Russian Winter Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 70974 10-in. 6/30/1942 I left my heart at the stage door canteen Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 70976 10-in. 6/30/1942 When you're a long, long way from home Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 71009 10-in. 7/8/1942 From the coast of Maine to the Rockies Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 81269 7/10/1951 Longing for you Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 81271 7/10/1951 Who am I Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 81276 7/10/1951 Homespun Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 81637 9/28/1951 Put your little foot right out Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 81638 9/28/1951 The object of my affection Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 83142 7/22/1952 Absence makes the heart grow fonder Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist  
(Results 101-125 of 199 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morgan, Russ," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

Morgan, Russ. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

"Morgan, Russ." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685

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