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 76-100 of 297 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-78166 | 10-in. | 10/11/1933 | Our big love scene | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78271 | 10-in. | 10/25/1933 | After sundown | Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-78569 | 10-in. | 11/22/1933 | Cinderella's fella | Hotel McAlpin Orchestra ; Sam Robbins | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78803 | 10-in. | 11/27/1933 | Our big love scene | Reggie Childs ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra ; Don Howard | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78805 | 10-in. | 11/27/1933 | After sundown | Reggie Childs ; Duke Durbin ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-78895 | 10-in. | 12/22/1933 | Temptation | Bill Scotti Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-79236 | 10-in. | 6/6/1934 | All I do is dream of you | Gene Austin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-80484 | 10-in. | 5/1/1934 | Hot choc'late soldiers | Campus Trio ; Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra ; Harry Sosnick | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-80505 | 10-in. | 5/8/1934 | All I do is dream of you | Fritz Heilbron ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-82341 | 10-in. | 4/23/1934 | All I do is dream of you | Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83181 | 10-in. | 7/16/1934 | A new moon is over my shoulder | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83182 | 10-in. | 7/16/1934 | From now on | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83304 | 10-in. | 6/13/1934 | Love songs of the Nile | Marimba Pan-Americana | Marimba band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83396 | 10-in. | 7/18/1934 | From now on | Central Park Casino Orchestra ; Ernie Holst | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92289 | 10-in. | 6/19/1935 | Broadway rhythm | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92294 | 10-in. | 6/19/1935 | On a Sunday afternoon | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92452 | 10-in. | 7/24/1935 | I've got a feelin' you're foolin' | Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92455 | 10-in. | 7/24/1935 | You are my lucky star | Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92567 | 10-in. | 7/5/1935 | You are my lucky star | Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92568 | 10-in. | 7/5/1935 | I've got a feelin' you're foolin' | Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92594 | 10-in. | 7/10/1935 | China seas | Bob Lawrence ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-95379 | 10-in. | 10/11/1935 | You are my lucky star | Eleanor Powell ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band and tap dancing | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-95380 | 10-in. | 10/11/1935 | I've got a feelin' you're foolin' | Eleanor Powell ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band and tap dancing | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-95533 | 10-in. | 10/19/1935 | Broadway rhythm | California Ramblers ; Eddie Lloyd | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-98102 | 10-in. | 11/7/1935 | Alone | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Cliff Weston | 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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