Howard Dietz
Howard Dietz (September 8, 1896 – July 30, 1983) was an American publicist, lyricist, and librettist, best remembered for his songwriting collaboration with Arthur Schwartz. |
Birth and Death Data: Born New York City, Died July 30, 1983 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 128 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E34486 | 10-in. | Sept. 1930 | Something to remember you by | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E34557 | 10-in. | Sept. 1930 | Something to remember you by | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E34708 | 10-in. | Oct. 1930 | Something to remember you by | Libby Holman | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E34710 | 10-in. | 10/8/1930 | Something to remember you by | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35796 | 10-in. | 1/9/1931 | Something to remember you by | Dick Robertson Orchestra ; Ray Raymond | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35913 | 10-in. | 1/10/1931 | Something to remember you by | Mills Music Masters [Brunswick Studio Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35935 | 10-in. | 1/20/1931 | Something to remember you by | Dick Robertson Orchestra ; Ray Raymond | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36843 | 10-in. | 6/3/1931 | High and low (I’ve been looking for you) | Jacques Renard Orchestra ; Frank Munn | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36844 | 10-in. | 6/3/1931 | Dancing in the dark | Jacques Renard Orchestra ; Frank Munn | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36893 | 10-in. | 6/30/1931 | Bailando en la obscuridad | The Brunswick Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36896 | 10-in. | 6/30/1931 | Dancing in the dark | The Brunswick Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] ; Victor Young | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36996 | 10-in. | 7/31/1931 | Gems from The band wagon | The Brunswick Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band; with female-male vocal duet; with vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36997 | 10-in. | 7/31/1931 | Gems from The band wagon | The Brunswick Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble; with male vocal solo; with female-male vocal duet; with vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E37086 | 10-in. | 8/19/1931 | Dancing in the dark | Bing Crosby | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26433-E26435 | 10-in. | 2/8/1928 | That melody of love (Melodia de amor) | Joe Green Novelty Marimba Band ; Frank Munn | Marimba band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E26435) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30326-E30327 | 10-in. | 7/9/1929 | Moanin’ low | Cotton Pickers ; Libby Holman | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36897-E36898 | 10-in. | 6/30/1931 | High and low (I’ve been looking for you) | Art Kahn's Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4079 | 10-in. | 8/15/1929 | Moanin’ low | Reuben Reeves ; River Boys | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C6465 | 10-in. | 10/30/1930 | Something to remember you by | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | DB189 | 10-in. | 1/26/1929 | Sweet music | The Hauser Boys | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | B20913 | 10-in. | 3/31/1937 | Moanin' low | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19192 | 10-in. | 5/15/1929 | I've made a habit of you | Ermine Calloway ; Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19313 | 10-in. | 7/25/1929 | Red hair and freckles | Edisongsters | Male vocal ensemble, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19338 | 10-in. | 8/7/1929 | Moanin' low | Clarence Williams' Blue Moaners | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-896 | 10-in. | 5/15/1929 | I've made a habit of you | Ermine Calloway ; Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dietz, Howard," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104923.
Dietz, Howard. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104923.
"Dietz, Howard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.
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