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 101-125 of 297 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-98120 | 10-in. | 11/15/1935 | Alone | George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Johnny McKeever | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-101062 | 10-in. | 4/6/1936 | Would you | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-101531 | 10-in. | 4/24/1936 | Would you? | George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Johnny McKeever | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-293 | 10-in. | 4/26/1927 | Hold me in your arms again | Art Hickman's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-03551 | 10-in. | 12/9/1936 | Smoke dreams | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-03905 | 10-in. | 12/24/1936 | Smoke dreams | Johnny Hamp Orchestra ; Johnny McAfee | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-09511 | 10-in. | 6/10/1937 | I'm feelin' like a million | George Hamilton ; Music Box Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-09513 | 10-in. | 6/10/1937 | Sun showers | George Hamilton ; Music Box Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-010208 | 10-in. | 5/17/1937 | Yours and mine | Bill Dillard ; Teddy Hill NBC Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-010209 | 10-in. | 5/17/1937 | I'm feelin' like a million | Bill Dillard ; Teddy Hill NBC Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-010363 | 10-in. | 5/28/1937 | Yours and mine | Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-010641 | 10-in. | 6/11/1937 | Sun showers | Ann Seaton ; Willie Farmer Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-030157 | 10-in. | 11/23/1938 | I cried for you | Jayne Dover ; Van Alexander Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-030301 | 10-in. | 11/22/1938 | I cried for you | Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-035322 | 10-in. | 3/21/1939 | I cried for you | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-036292 | 10-in. | 6/22/1939 | I'll remember | Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-037679 | 10-in. | 6/23/1939 | I'll remember | Mary Dugan ; Larry Clinton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-038160 | 10-in. | 7/28/1939 | The moon is low | Terry Allen ; Larry Clinton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-040694 | 10-in. | 8/29/1939 | Good morning | Rose Blane ; Californians ; Abe Lyman | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-041479 | 10-in. | 9/20/1939 | Good morning | Kaydets ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-048742 | 10-in. | 4/8/1940 | My wonderful one, let's dance | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-054772 | 10-in. | 8/13/1940 | Our love affair | Bea Wain | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-055502 | 10-in. | 8/8/1940 | Our love affair | Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-055543 | 10-in. | 8/29/1940 | Our love affair | Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-066194 | 10-in. | 7/8/1941 | You were meant for me | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley | Jazz/dance band, with female 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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LCNAR: Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84163297
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