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Billy Rose

Billy Rose (born William Samuel Rosenberg; September 6, 1899 – February 10, 1966) was an American impresario, theatrical showman, lyricist and columnist. For years both before and after World War II, Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows such as Billy Rose's Crazy Quilt (1931), Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose's Aquacade (1937), and Carmen Jones (1943). As a lyricist, he is credited with many songs, notably "Don't Bring Lulu" (1925), "Tonight You Belong To Me" (1926), "Me and My Shadow" (1927), "More Than You Know" (1929), "Without a Song" (1929), "It Happened in Monterrey" (1930), and "It's Only a Paper Moon" (1933).

Despite his accomplishments, Rose may be best known today as the husband of famed comedian and singer Fanny Brice (1891–1951).

Birth and Death Data: Born September 6, 1899 (The Bronx), Died February 10, 1966 (Montego Bay)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1918 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, author

Notes: Sometimes appears on disc labels as William Rose.

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

Recordings (Results 76-100 of 690 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-42921 10-in. 9/4/1928 If you want the rainbow (You must have the rain) Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-43190 10-in. 3/29/1928 Hello Montreal! Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring Orchestra, with male vocal solo and chorus lyricist  
Victor BVE-43305 10-in. 3/1/1928 Back in your own back yard Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-43676 10-in. 4/27/1928 Back in your own back yard Cooper Lawley ; Harold Yates Male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-43697 10-in. 5/2/1928 Golden Gate Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BAVE-44406 10-in. winter 1928 Las doce de la noche Rosita Quiroga Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-45185 10-in. 5/29/1928 Old pals are the best pals after all Gene Austin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-45236 10-in. 6/5/1928 Happy days and lonely nights Charlie Fry ; Million Dollar Pier Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-45662 10-in. 6/28/1928 Twelve o'clock waltz Victor Arden ; Phil Ohman Piano duet, with male vocal trio and orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-46308 10-in. 7/16/1928 Two lips (to kiss my cares away) The Whoopee Makers Vocal and instrumental trio lyricist  
Victor BVE-46681 10-in. 8/10/1928 Two lips (to kiss my cares away) Johnny Hamp ; Kentucky Serenaders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-47562 10-in. 9/25/1928 There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder Sam Coslow Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-47769 10-in. 10/19/1928 Happy days and lonely nights Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-47792 10-in. 10/26/1928 Media noche Orquesta Internacional Orchestra, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-48130 10-in. 11/7/1928 There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-48620 10-in. 11/23/1928 There's a rainbow 'round my shoulder McKinney's Cotton Pickers Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-48665 10-in. 12/4/1928 You'll never know Don Bestor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-48820 10-in. 1/24/1929 Old timer Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-49257 10-in. 12/13/1928 I'd rather be blue Johnny Marvin ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra Orchestra, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-49260 10-in. 12/14/1928 If you want the rainbow (you must have the rain) Fanny Brice Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-49261 10-in. 12/14/1928 I'd rather be blue Fanny Brice Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-49682 10-in. 1/24/1929 Old timer Paul Oliver [i.e., Frank Munn] Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-49683 10-in. 1/24/1929 Heart o' mine Paul Oliver [i.e., Frank Munn] Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-50547 10-in. 3/16/1929 I'm ka-razy for you Horace Heidt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio (takes 1-4); with male vocal solo (takes 5-8) lyricist  
Victor PBVE-50860 10-in. 4/26/1929 Building a nest for Mary Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
(Results 76-100 of 690 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rose, Billy," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104074.

Rose, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104074.

"Rose, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104074

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