Fred Rich
Frederic Efrem Rich (January 31, 1898 – September 8, 1956) was a Polish-born American bandleader and composer who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s. Among the musicians in his band were the Dorsey Brothers, Joe Venuti, Bunny Berigan, and Benny Goodman. In the early 1930s, Elmer Feldkamp was one of his vocalists. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 31, 1898 (Warsaw), Died September 8, 1956 (Beverly Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1939
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, piano, lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 243 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W403894 | 10-in. | 4/3/1930 | Let me sing—and I'm happy | Roof Garden Orchestra [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404211 | 10-in. | 6/7/1930 | I'm yours | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404212 | 10-in. | 6/7/1930 | It seems to be spring | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404213 | 10-in. | 6/7/1930 | Beware of love | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404555 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | Cheerful little earful | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404557 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | The wedding of the birds | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404558 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | The little things in life | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404559 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | I'm tickled pink with a blue-eyed baby | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404834 | 10-in. | 2/9/1931 | Love for sale | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404835 | 10-in. | 2/9/1931 | By the River Sainte Marie | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404836 | 10-in. | 2/9/1931 | Please don’t talk about me when I'm gone | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404837 | 10-in. | 2/9/1931 | When your hair has turned to silver (I will love you just the same) | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404838 | 10-in. | 2/9/1931 | I surrender, dear | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404839 | 10-in. | 2/9/1931 | I want you for myself | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404881 | 10-in. | 3/18/1931 | When I take my sugar to tea | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404882 | 10-in. | 3/18/1931 | Rockin' chair | Frank Auburn and his Orchestra [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404883 | 10-in. | 3/18/1931 | The waltz you saved for me | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404884 | 10-in. | 3/18/1931 | Dream a little dream of me | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404885 | 10-in. | 3/18/1931 | Do I really deserve it from you? | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W404886 | 10-in. | 3/18/1931 | Say a little prayer for me | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W490082 | 10-in. | 6/7/1930 | I'm yours | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490083 | 10-in. | 6/7/1930 | It seems to be spring | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490084 | 10-in. | 6/7/1930 | Beware of love | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | 5793 | 10-in. | approximately June 1921 | I'm looking for a blue bird | Al Bernard ; Carl Fenton’s Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | E35890 | 10-in. | 1/2/1931 | Truly (I love you) | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rich, Fred," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104098.
Rich, Fred. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104098.
"Rich, Fred." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Rich, Fred - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83014195
Wikidata: Freddie Rich - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1452607
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/75220144
MusicBrainz: Freddie Rich - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7e065014-a5a9-4f52-a4f4-6260de6a2ecf
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