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 26-50 of 267 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BAVE-44352 | 10-in. | fall 1928 | Eres tú | Juan Carlos Marambio Catán | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Victor | BRC-53089 | 10-in. | 5/11/1931 | You don't need glasses (to see I'm in love) | Walter Ashby ; Elly Bellare ; Snooks Friedman ; Ken Herlin ; Memphis Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-53093 | 10-in. | 5/11/1931 | (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time | High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-58171 | 10-in. | 1/8/1930 | There's danger in your eyes, cherie! | Clare Hanlon ; Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-58531 | 10-in. | 1/29/1930 | Singing a vagabond song | J. Fred Coots | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-58556 | 10-in. | 2/6/1930 | Singing a vagabond song | Frank Luther ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-58622 | 10-in. | 1/24/1930 | There's danger in your eyes, chérie! | James Melton | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-59689 | 10-in. | 4/10/1930 | Singing a vagabond song | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-59763 | 10-in. | 4/25/1930 | Ro-ro-rollin' along | Frank Luther ; Victor Arden-Phil Ohman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-59768 | 10-in. | 4/29/1930 | Ro-ro-rollin' along | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-62149 | 10-in. | 5/12/1930 | Dream Avenue | Bernie Cummins ; New Yorker Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-67442 | 10-in. | 2/11/1931 | One little raindrop | Frank Crumit | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-67466 | 10-in. | 2/22/1931 | Walkin' my baby back home | Maurice Chevalier | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-67509 | 10-in. | 2/18/1931 | One little raindrop | Ernie Birchill ; Wayne King Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BRC-68825 | 10-in. | 3/25/1931 | One little raindrop | Harold van Emburgh ; William Wirges Special Radio Orchestra | Radio broadcast : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BRC-69022 | 10-in. | 5/8/1931 | Walkin' my baby back home | Washboard Rhythm Kings | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BRC-69656 | 10-in. | 5/26/1931 | (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time | Maurice Chevalier | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | ABRC-69915 | 10-in. | 6/9/1931 | (There ought to be a) Moonlight-saving time | Sam Johnson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PCS-97164 | 12-in. | 12/16/1935 | Let's go! | Harry Richman | Dubbed recording : Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal, lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-98649 | 10-in. | 1/17/1936 | Life begins when you're in love | California Ramblers ; Eddie Lloyd | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98835 | 10-in. | 1/13/1936 | Life begins when you're in love | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98836 | 10-in. | 1/13/1936 | Suzannah | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-047704 | 10-in. | 2/26/1940 | Muddy water (A Mississippi moan) | Ford Leary Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-049977 | 10-in. | 8/5/1940 | There's danger in your eyes, chérie! | Lou Bring ; Dorothy Lamour | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-Test-697 | 10-in. | 2/24/1930 | Singing a vagabond song | Howard Phillips | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Richman, Harry," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.
Richman, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.
"Richman, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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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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