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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 101-125 of 267 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W152266 | 10-in. | 8/15/1932 | It was so beautiful | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | W351015 | 10-in. | 5/9/1931 | (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | 9545 | 10-in. | 3/1/1926 | Say it again | Castle of Paris Orchestra ; Emerson Gill ; Pinkey Hunter | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 9706 | 10-in. | June 1926 | I found a round-about way to heaven | Alma Rotter | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 9784 | 10-in. | 6/24/1926 | Blue bonnet | Lloyd Turner ; Villa Venice Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-73048 | 10-in. | Dec. 1924 | Will you remember me? | Hotel Pennsylvania Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | 73961 | 10-in. | Jan. 1926 | Where the huckleberries grow | Earl Rickard | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 74079 | 10-in. | Mar. 1926 | Burgundy | Peerless Entertainers | Vocal ensemble, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| OKeh | 74415 | 10-in. | 11/10/1926 | My baby knows how | Sam Lanin ; Melody Sheiks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W80200 | 10-in. | 11/5/1926 | I love the moonlight | Markel's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W80220 | 10-in. | 11/19/1926 | Rags | Alma Rotter | Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W80228 | 10-in. | 11/30/1926 | My baby knows how | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W80384 | 10-in. | 2/3/1927 | Muddy water | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | W80710 | 10-in. | 4/8/1927 | C'est vous (It's you) | Will Perry Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W80730 | 10-in. | 4/14/1927 | Muddy water | The Goofus Five | Jazz/dance ensemble, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | composer | |
| OKeh | W81300 | 10-in. | 9/1/1927 | Rose of the Volga | Sophie Tucker | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W403655 | 10-in. | 1/21/1930 | Singing a vagabond song | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W403657 | 10-in. | 1/21/1930 | There's danger in your eyes, chérie | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W404011 | 10-in. | 5/13/1930 | Ro-ro-rollin' along | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404841 | 10-in. | 2/10/1931 | One little raindrop | Phil Dannenberg Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | 14895-14898 | 10-in. | 2/10/1925 | Will you remember me? | Ray Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | E4705 | 10-in. | 3/15/1927 | So blue | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E7267 | 10-in. | 4/10/1928 | Ida! Sweet as apple cider | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E7268 | 10-in. | 4/10/1928 | Away down South in heaven | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | XE22492 | 12-in. | 4/18/1927 | It all depends on you | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with violin | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Richman, Harry," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.
Richman, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.
"Richman, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Harry Richman
Discogs: Harry Richman
IMSLP: Harry Richman
IMDb: Harry Richman
Linked Open Data Sources
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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