Rudy Vallée
Hubert Prior Vallée (July 28, 1901 – July 3, 1986), known professionally as Rudy Vallée, was an American singer, musician, songwriter, actor, and radio host. He was the first male singer to rise from local radio broadcasts in New York City to national popularity as a "crooner". |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 28, 1901 (Island Pond), Died July 3, 1986 (North Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1961
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, director, songwriter, leader, saxophone, lyricist, conductor, arranger, composer, translator, speaker, whistling
Notes: His vocal range is sometimes described on Victor disc labels as "baritone."
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 376-400 of 439 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E29242 | 10-in. | Feb. 1929 | Deep night | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E29492 | 10-in. | Mar. 1929 | I never guessed | Copley Plaza Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E29736 | 10-in. | Apr. 1929 | I’m just a vagabond lover | Al Goodman Orchestra ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E29738 | 10-in. | Apr. 1929 | I’m still caring | Al Goodman Orchestra ; Frank Bessinger | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E29986 | 10-in. | June 1929 | I’m just a vagabond lover | Chester Gaylord | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E31057 | 10-in. | 10/22/1929 | Amor vagabundo | Rodolfo Hoyos | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Brunswick | E33300 | 10-in. | 7/1/1930 | All through the night | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E33301 | 10-in. | 7/1/1930 | Betty co-ed | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E34923 | 10-in. | 10/23/1930 | She loves me just the same | Danny Yates Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35058 | 10-in. | 10/30/1930 | She loves me just the same | Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36639 | 10-in. | 4/19/1931 | The birthday of a kiss | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36701 | 10-in. | 5/19/1931 | Two little, blue little eyes | Art Kahn Orchestra ; Ross Colby | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36851 | 10-in. | 6/9/1931 | Let’s drink a drink (To the future) | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37171 | 10-in. | 9/24/1931 | Good night, sweetheart | Snooks Hotel Paramount Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37237 | 10-in. | 10/2/1931 | Goodnight sweetheart | Nick Lucas ; Victor Young Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37243 | 10-in. | 10/7/1931 | Good night, sweetheart | Chester Gaylord | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37285 | 10-in. | 10/8/1931 | Good night sweetheart | Bing Crosby | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37434 | 10-in. | 11/30/1931 | Goodnight sweetheart | Palakiko & Paaluhi | 2 guitars and steel guitar (Hawaiian) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C3194 | 10-in. | 3/28/1929 | I’m still caring | Bill Hogan ; Pere Marquette Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C3208 | 10-in. | 3/29/1929 | Deep night | Bob Nolan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C3876 | 10-in. | July 1929 | I’m still caring | Freddie Rose | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C4057 | 10-in. | 8/14/1929 | I’m still caring | Freddie Rose | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C4413 | 10-in. | 9/13/1929 | I’m just a vagabond lover | Lee Sims | Piano solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C7902 | 10-in. | 7/9/1931 | Drink a drink to the future | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | C7903 | 10-in. | 7/9/1931 | Drink a drink to the future | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Vallée, Rudy," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103912.
Vallée, Rudy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103912.
"Vallée, Rudy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Vallée, Rudy, 1901-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82152282
Wikidata: Rudy Vallée - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q973228
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/61733278
MusicBrainz: Rudy Vallée - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7f211904-3b48-4c63-8acc-44f31b801f3f
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