Walter Van Brunt
Walter Van Brunt (22 April 1892 – 11 April 1971) was an American tenor known initially for his recordings on Thomas Alva Edison's Blue Amberol Records and later for his role in a scandal involving a stage name and case of adultery. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 22, 1892, Died April 11, 1971
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1933
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, lyricist, composer, vocalist, songwriter, speaker
See Also: Scanlon, Walter
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 201-225 of 596 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 2488 | 10-in. | 10/10/1913 | Where the silvery Colorado wends its way | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 2849 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | When the haying time is over | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 2850 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | And a little child shall lead them | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 2936 | 10-in. | betweeen 4/6/1914 and 4/7/1914 | Wait till the clouds roll by | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 2947 | 10-in. | between 4/9/1914 and 4/15/1914 | I'm on my way to Mandalay | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 2948 | 10-in. | between 4/9/1914 and 4/15/1914 | You look just like your mother, Mary | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 2949 | 10-in. | between 4/9/1914 and 4/15/1914 | Sweet old Rose | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3002 | 10-in. | May 1914 | The mocking bird | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3004 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Adele | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3009 | 10-in. | May 1914 | I wonder why | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3013 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Bid me forget | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3014 | 10-in. | May 1914 | I've a cosy little cottage in the country | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3016 | 10-in. | May 1914 | I want you | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3017 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Those days of long ago | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3026 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Come back to the cabaret | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3032 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Something seems tingle-ingleing | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3040 | 10-in. | between 5/18/1914 and 5/19/1914 | In my dream of you | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3041 | 10-in. | between 5/18/1914 and 5/19/1914 | In my dream of you | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3084 | 10-in. | June 1914 or later | Mary, you're a little bit old fashioned | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3087 | 10-in. | June 1914 | I'll take you home again, Kathleen | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3117 | 10-in. | June 1914 | On the banks of the Brandywine | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3134 | 10-in. | 6/2/1914 | In dreams, my own | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3135 | 10-in. | between 6/20/1914 and 6/29/1914 | In dreams, my own | Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3153 | 10-in. | July 1914 | When the green leaves turn to gold | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 3220 | 10-in. | Aug. 1914 | That's why the violets live | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Van Brunt, Walter," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106543.
Van Brunt, Walter. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106543.
"Van Brunt, Walter." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Van Brunt, Walter - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92052300
Wikidata: Walter Van Brunt - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7966330
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/45957697
MusicBrainz: Walter Van Brunt - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/41ece458-7532-4b42-876f-d388545551d2
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