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 51-75 of 297 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BRC-72595 | 10-in. | 5/18/1932 | With my sweetie in the moonlight (Under dreamy southern skies) | California Cavaliers ; Buddy Rogers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | ESHQ-72878 | 8-in. | 6/13/1932 | When the lights are soft and low | The New Yorkers Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-73104 | 10-in. | 7/13/1932 | It was so beautiful | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-73114 | 10-in. | 7/14/1932 | Somewhere in the West | Donald Novis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-73723 | 10-in. | 9/30/1932 | We're alone | Thelma Nevins ; Sid Peltyn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73864 | 10-in. | 10/25/1932 | Fit as a fiddle | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | LBS-73942 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 11/10/1932 | Dance selections | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solos and chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-74696 | 10-in. | 12/16/1932 | It's winter again | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75032 | 10-in. | 2/2/1933 | A white house of our own | Jack Fulton ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75317 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | Meet me in the gloaming | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | LBS-75320 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 2/26/1933 | Dance medley | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75427 | 10-in. | 4/24/1933 | The chant of the jungle | Tom and Roy | Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75488 | 10-in. | 4/27/1933 | We're together again | Merry Macs | Soprano and male vocal trio, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75490 | 10-in. | 4/27/1933 | Love songs of the Nile | Merry Macs | Soprano and male vocal trio, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75536 | 10-in. | 3/17/1933 | Meet me in the gloaming | Frances Langford | Female vocal solo, with instrumental quintet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76073 | 10-in. | 5/2/1933 | Love songs of the Nile | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76090 | 10-in. | 5/5/1933 | Love songs of the Nile | Ted Holt ; Jack Berger Hotel Astor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76099 | 10-in. | 5/5/1933 | We're together again | Little Jack Little Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76467 | 10-in. | 6/15/1933 | Hold your man | Florence Case ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76845 | 10-in. | 8/4/1933 | Hold your man | Andrea Marsh ; Ted Weems Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-77356 | 10-in. | 12/14/1933 | Temptation | Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78060 | 10-in. | 10/2/1933 | We'll make hay while the sun shines | Ernie Holst ; Hotel Lexington Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78150 | 10-in. | 10/11/1933 | Beautiful girl | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78151 | 10-in. | 10/11/1933 | I'm dancing on a rainbow | Maurice Cross ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78165 | 10-in. | 10/11/1933 | We'll make hay while the sun shines | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | 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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