Mack Gordon
Mack Gordon (born Morris Gittler; June 21, 1904 – February 28, 1959) was an American composer and lyricist for the stage and film. He was nominated for the best original song Oscar nine times in 11 years, including five consecutive years between 1940 and 1944, and won the award once, for "You'll Never Know". That song has proved among his most enduring, and remains popular in films and television commercials to this day. "At Last" is another of his best-known songs. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1904 (Warsaw), Died February 28, 1959 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 301-305 of 305 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL6445 | 10-in. | 11/6/1937 | J'ai peur de rêver | Josephine Baker ; Wal-Berg Orchestre | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL6446 | 10-in. | November 1937 | Afraid to dream | Josephine Baker | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL6447 | 10-in. | 11/16/1937 | Bonsoir my love | Josephine Baker ; Wal-Berg ; Wal-Berg Orchestre | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL6448 | 10-in. | November 1937 | The loveliness of you | Josephine Baker | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL6711 | 10-in. | 5/20/1938 | In old Chicago | Jo Bouillon ; Orchestre Jo Bouillon | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gordon, Mack," accessed April 30, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.
Gordon, Mack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 30, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.
"Gordon, Mack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 30 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Mack Gordon
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LCNAR: Gordon, Mack, 1904-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248159
Wikidata: Mack Gordon - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q743189
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/27250328
MusicBrainz: Mack Gordon - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5d323d50-963b-456a-b4af-464c9e9e2f81
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