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 176-200 of 358 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-027234 10-in. 9/27/1938 I have eyes Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-027429 10-in. 9/29/1938 I have eyes Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-027433 10-in. 9/29/1938 You're a sweet little headache Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-028998 10-in. 11/23/1938 Kind'a lonesome Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-030383 10-in. 12/10/1938 Kinda lonesome Maxine Sullivan Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor PBS-036377 10-in. 7/28/1939 I'll take an option on you Lou Bring ; Dorothy Lamour Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BS-038141 10-in. 7/26/1939 Love with a capital "You" Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Kay Starr Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-040451 10-in. 9/26/1939 Faithful forever Delta Rhythm Band ; Claire Martin ; Bob Zurke Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBS-042312 10-in. 12/22/1939 Faithful forever Kenny Baker ; David Broekman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BS-042924 10-in. 10/9/1939 Bluebirds in the moonlight (Silly idea) Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Marion Hutton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-042925 10-in. 10/9/1939 Faithful forever Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-043227 10-in. 10/25/1939 The wind at my window Joseph Sudy Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-043229 10-in. 10/25/1939 I hear a dream (Come home again) Joseph Sudy Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-043230 10-in. 10/25/1939 I shoulda stood in bed Joseph Sudy Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-043883 10-in. 11/21/1939 I hear a dream (Come home again) Tommy Ryan ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble lyricist  
Victor BS-043884 10-in. 11/21/1939 Bluebirds in the moonlight (Silly idea) Jimmy Brown ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-043919 10-in. 11/25/1939 I shoulda stood in bed Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Lee Sullivan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor MBS-045294 10-in. before 4/15/1940 Siempre constante Fernando Fernández ; Orquesta Victor de Baile ; Rafael de Paz Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor MBS-045295 10-in. before 4/15/1940 Pajaritos soñadores Fernando Fernández ; Orquesta Victor de Baile ; Rafael de Paz Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor MBS-045297 10-in. before 4/15/1940 En un sueño te oi decir Fernando Fernández ; Orquesta Victor de Baile ; Rafael de Paz Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-045721 10-in. 12/6/1939 Songs and scenes from Gulliver's travels Craig McDonnell Dramatic scene, with female and male vocal solos, vocal ensemble, narrator, piano, and sound effects lyricist  
Victor BS-045722 10-in. 12/6/1939 Songs and scenes from Gulliver's travels Craig McDonnell Dramatic scene, with female and male vocal solos, vocal ensemble, narrator, piano, and sound effects lyricist  
Victor BS-045724 10-in. 12/6/1939 Songs and scenes from Gulliver's travels Craig McDonnell Dramatic scene, with female and male vocal solos, vocal ensemble, narrator, piano, and sound effects lyricist  
Victor BS-045725 10-in. 12/6/1939 Songs and scenes from Gulliver's travels Craig McDonnell Dramatic scene, with female and male vocal solos, vocal ensemble, narrator, piano, and sound effects lyricist  
Victor BS-045726 10-in. 12/6/1939 Songs and scenes from Gulliver's travels Craig McDonnell Dramatic scene, with female and male vocal solos, vocal ensemble, narrator, piano, and sound effects lyricist  
(Results 176-200 of 358 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robin, Leo," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.

Robin, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.

"Robin, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220

External Sources

Wikipedia: Leo Robin

Discogs: Leo Robin

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Linked Open Data Sources

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

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1482565

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