Leo Robin
Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 – December 29, 1984) was an American composer, lyricist and songwriter. He is probably best known for collaborating with Ralph Rainger on the 1938 Oscar-winning song "Thanks for the Memory," sung by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938, and with Jule Styne on "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," a song whose witty, Cole Porter style of lyric came to be identified with its famous interpreter Marilyn Monroe. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 6, 1900 (Pittsburgh), Died December 29, 1984 (Woodland Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, translator, composer
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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 358 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-017040 | 10-in. | 11/12/1937 | Mama, that moon is here again | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-017429 | 10-in. | 11/29/1937 | You took the words right out of my heart | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-017430 | 10-in. | 11/29/1937 | This little ripple had rhythm | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-017433 | 10-in. | 11/29/1937 | Thanks for the memory | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-017434 | 10-in. | 11/29/1937 | Mama, that moon is here again | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-017453 | 10-in. | 12/2/1937 | Thanks for the memory | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-019567 | 10-in. | 2/11/1938 | Thanks for the memory | Lewis "Red" Evans and the Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-019572 | 10-in. | 2/11/1938 | Thanks for the memory | Lewis "Red" Evans and the Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-019645 | 10-in. | 2/10/1938 | Thanks for the memory | Arthur Todd | Male vocal solo, with guitar | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-022974 | 10-in. | 5/2/1938 | Havin' myself a time | Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-023482 | 10-in. | 6/9/1938 | A little kiss at twilight | Frank Dailey ; Howard DuLany ; Stop and Go Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-023484 | 10-in. | 6/9/1938 | What goes on here in my heart? | Frank Dailey ; Stop and Go Orchestra ; Stop, Look and Listen | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-023511 | 10-in. | 5/28/1938 | What goes on here in my heart? | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-023517 | 10-in. | 5/31/1938 | A little kiss at twilight | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-023653 | 10-in. | 7/1/1938 | Silver on the sage | Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Billy Leach | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-025301 | 10-in. | 8/12/1938 | What have you got that gets me | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-025303 | 10-in. | 8/12/1938 | You're lovely madame | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-025466 | 10-in. | 9/12/1938 | You're a sweet little headache | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-025467 | 10-in. | 9/12/1938 | I have eyes | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-025468 | 10-in. | 9/12/1938 | You're lovely, madame | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-025477 | 10-in. | 9/14/1938 | What have you got that gets me? | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-026230 | 10-in. | 11/6/1938 | These funny old hills | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Bill Stoker | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-026231 | 10-in. | 11/6/1938 | Joobalai | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Gene Walsh | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-026254 | 10-in. | 11/14/1938 | Kind'a lonesome | Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-027233 | 10-in. | 9/27/1938 | You're a sweet little headache | Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robin, Leo," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.
Robin, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.
"Robin, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Robin, Leo - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85378850
Wikidata: Leo Robin - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q364124
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/35590265
MusicBrainz: Leo Robin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e8006a80-7c18-4b1c-a10f-14f95e6ce86d
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