Arthur Freed
Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals, and both were directed by Vincente Minnelli. In addition, he produced and was also a co-lyricist for the film Singin' in the Rain. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 9, 1894 (Charleston), Died April 12, 1973 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 297 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-57090 | 10-in. | 11/14/1929 | Pagan love song | Miguel Ruggeri | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57488 | 10-in. | 11/27/1929 | Amor pagano | Ángel Soto | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57514 | 10-in. | 10/31/1929 | Chant of the jungle | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57583 | 10-in. | 12/5/1929 | Should I? | Paul Oliver [i.e., Frank Munn] | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57591 | 10-in. | 12/9/1929 | A bundle of old love letters | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57937 | 10-in. | 12/20/1929 | A bundle of old love letters | High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57958 | 10-in. | 12/27/1929 | Uno para el otro | Olga Albani | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57971 | 10-in. | 1/2/1930 | Chant of the jungle | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57990 | 10-in. | 1/13/1930 | Chant of the jungle | Victoria Quintet [i.e., Cibelli's Novelty Quintette] | Instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58512 | 10-in. | 1/21/1930 | Only love is real | High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58592 | 10-in. | 2/20/1930 | The moon is low | Frank Luther | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-59647 | 10-in. | 3/21/1930 | Woman in the shoe | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61094 | 10-in. | 5/15/1931 | Why shouldn't I? | Cocoanut Grove Orchestra ; Loyce Whiteman | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-62264 | 10-in. | 6/4/1930 | If you're not kissing me | Victor Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-63671 | 10-in. | 9/25/1930 | Here comes the sun | Bert Lown Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Biltmore Rhythm Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-63699 | 10-in. | 10/6/1930 | Here comes the sun | National Cavaliers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-64625 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | You're simply delish | Bert Lown Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Biltmore Trio | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-67469 | 10-in. | 2/25/1931 | It looks like love | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-67493 | 10-in. | 3/6/1931 | Life is a dream | Lawrence Tibbett | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | LBRC-70138 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 7/30/1931 | Join the Victor artists' party | Victor Arden ; Frank Crumit ; Phil Ohman ; The Revelers ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Symphony Orchestra | Demonstration record : Orchestra, vocalists, and speaker | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-71854 | 10-in. | 2/15/1932 | Because I worship you | Ruby Newman ; Ritz Carlton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-71935 | 10-in. | 3/10/1932 | The sun's in my heart | Gene Kardos Orchestra ; Rob Roy | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72036 | 10-in. | 4/5/1932 | A moment in the dark | Ernie Birchill ; Wayne King Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72037 | 10-in. | 4/5/1932 | When the lights are soft and low | Ernie Birchill ; Wayne King Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-72269 | 10-in. | 4/12/1932 | When the lights are soft and low | Mort Cass ; Singing Masters | Male vocal chorus, with guitar (takes 1 and 2); with piano (takes 3 and 4) | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freed, Arthur," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.
Freed, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.
"Freed, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.
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