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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.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 690 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-67565 10-in. 9/28/1931 I'm for you a hundred per cent Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BVE-67745 10-in. 12/30/1930 He's not worth your tears Gene Austin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-67756 10-in. 1/5/1931 He's not worth your tears Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-67788 10-in. 1/13/1931 Would you like to take a walk (Sump'n good'll come from that) Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-67790 10-in. 1/13/1931 Cheerful little earful National Cavaliers Male vocal quartet, with piano lyricist  
Victor ABRC-69917 10-in. 6/9/1931 I found a million dollar baby (In a five and ten cent store) Sam Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-77015 10-in. 9/22/1933 Just a year ago to-night Jan Garber Orchestra ; Lew Palmer Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-77645 10-in. 9/11/1933 It's only a paper moon Peggy Healy ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-77681 10-in. 9/15/1933 It's only a paper moon Hotel Montclair Orchestra ; Larry Murphy ; Bill Scotti Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-78092 10-in. 10/5/1933 It's only a paper moon Ray Sinatra ; Conrad Thibault Baritone vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BS-78589 10-in. 11/24/1933 Suddenly Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-78858 10-in. 12/15/1933 Got the jitters Isham Jones Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-81772 10-in. 3/2/1934 I wonder who's keeping him now Ramona Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Victor BS-81941 10-in. 3/16/1934 The house is haunted (By the echo of your last good-bye) Al Mitchell Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-81988 10-in. 3/27/1934 The house is haunted Park Avenue Boys ; Ramona Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-83817 10-in. 8/3/1934 Beautiful face have a heart! Dan Hornsby ; Perry Bechtel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-84108 10-in. 8/17/1934 Have a little dream on me Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-87866 10-in. 2/2/1935 Here comes the show boat Gunter Hotel Orchestra ; Mack Rogers Jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BS-92920 10-in. 8/2/1935 The girl I left behind me Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBVE-331 10-in. 5/29/1927 Pretty little thing Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-01912 10-in. 12/22/1936 The night is young and you're so beautiful Wayne King Orchestra Jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BS-03504 10-in. 12/1/1936 The night is young and you're so beautiful George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Johnny McKeever Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBS-09533 10-in. 6/25/1937 Gone with the dawn George Hamilton ; Music Box Music ; Lee Norton Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-010343 10-in. 5/26/1937 Happy birthday to love Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-010344 10-in. 5/26/1937 Strangers in the dark Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
(Results 126-150 of 690 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rose, Billy," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104074.

Rose, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104074.

"Rose, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

External Sources

Wikipedia: Billy Rose

Discogs: Billy Rose

Allmusic: Billy Rose

IMDb: Billy Rose

Britannica: Billy Rose

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Rose, Billy, 1899-1966 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82245406

Wikidata: Billy Rose - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q448948

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/34723324

MusicBrainz: Billy Rose - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7cf92ae7-264e-45a6-aa22-d6f3118eb0e4

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/124962

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