Harry Richman
Harry Richman (born Henry Reichman Jr.; August 10, 1895 – November 3, 1972) was an American singer, actor, dancer, comedian, pianist, songwriter, bandleader, and nightclub performer, at his most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. In his peak years, he was one of the highest‐paid performers in show business. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 10, 1895 (Cincinnati), Died November 3, 1972 (Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, composer, songwriter, lyricist, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 226-250 of 267 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | LAE672 | 10-in. | 12/11/1929 | Puttin’ on the Ritz | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra ; Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | LAE673 | 10-in. | 12/11/1929 | There's danger in your eyes, chérie! | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra ; Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | LAE674 | 10-in. | 12/11/1929 | With you | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra ; Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | LAE696 | 10-in. | 1/31/1930 | There's danger in your eyes, chérie | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAE707 | 10-in. | 1/31/1930 | There's danger in your eyes, chérie | Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | 370W-372W | 10-in. | 2/14/1925 | Will you remember me? | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 1000-b] | 10-in. | Mar. 1927 | Muddy water | Fred Elizalde Varsity Band | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | DB47 | 10-in. | 9/21/1928 | C’est vous | E. Cruft ; Duophone Light Symphony Orchestra | Orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 167-b] | 10-in. | approximately Apr. 1928 | C’est vous | Archie Parkhouse | Organ solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | B18612 | 10-in. | 1/30/1936 | Life begins when you're in love | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | 9773 | 10-in. | 10/8/1924 | Then you know that you're in love | Green Brothers' Novelty Band | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 9997 | 10-in. | 2/10/1925 | Will you remember me? | George Wilton Ballard ; Clover Garden Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | 10884 | 10-in. | 3/17/1926 | Say it again, but I don't believe it | John Ryan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10897 | 10-in. | 3/29/1926 | Burgundy | Jack Stillman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 10984 | 10-in. | 5/14/1926 | Blue bonnet—you make me feel blue | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11015 | 10-in. | 5/28/1926 | Blue bonnet—you make me feel blue | Frank Braidwood ; Irwin Dash | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11355 | 10-in. | 12/7/1926 | Rags | Ernest Hare | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11443 | 10-in. | 1/17/1927 | Muddy water (A Mississippi moan) | Don Voorhees and his Earl Carroll's Vanities Orchestra ; Harold Yates | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | 11487 | 10-in. | 2/1/1927 | Muddy water | Rubeville Tuners ; Dale Wimbrow | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Edison | 11591 | 10-in. | 3/21/1927 | C'est vous | Crawford Adams ; Claude Garreau | Violin solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11592 | 10-in. | 3/21/1927 | C'est vous | Elliott Stewart | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11624 | 10-in. | 4/3/1927 | Muddy water | Frederick Kinsley | Organ solo | composer | |
| Edison | 11943 | 10-in. | 10/10/1927 | C'est vous (It's you) | Frederick Kinsley | Pipe organ solo | songwriter | |
| Victor (Canada) | [ViC cat 263515-B] | 10-in. | Winter 1928 | C'est vous | Hector Pellerin | Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | songwriter | |
| Decca | 60391 | 10-in. | 1/26/1936 | Life begins when you're in love | Harry Richman | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Richman, Harry," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.
Richman, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.
"Richman, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Harry Richman
Discogs: Harry Richman
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LCNAR: Richman, Harry, 1895-1972 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92081775
Wikidata: Harry Richman - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5671934
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/61975239
MusicBrainz: Harry Richman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/94e92be3-e3b9-4ed5-8cb3-075557fd49cf
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