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 126-150 of 267 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E23299 | 10-in. | 5/24/1927 | C’est vous (Say voo) | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E27703 | 10-in. | 6/12/1928 | American tune | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E27704 | 10-in. | 6/12/1928 | I’m on the crest of a wave | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E27904 | 10-in. | 7/27/1928 | I’m on the crest of a wave | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E27905 | 10-in. | 7/27/1928 | What d’ya say? | Harry Richman ; Frances Williams [Vocalist] | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E27906 | 10-in. | 7/27/1928 | Blue grass | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E28106 | 10-in. | 8/17/1928 | King for a day | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E28107 | 10-in. | 8/17/1928 | I can’t give you anything but love | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E28148 | 10-in. | 8/24/1928 | Moonlight madness | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E28149 | 10-in. | 8/24/1928 | Out of the dawn | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E29010 | 10-in. | 12/28/1928 | You’re the cream in my coffee | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E29011 | 10-in. | 12/28/1928 | She’s funny that way (I got a woman, crazy for me) | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E29043 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | Makin’ whoopee! | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E29044 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | Don’t be like that | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E29980 | 10-in. | May 1929 | My dear | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E29981 | 10-in. | May 1929 | Now I’m in love | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | XE32024 | 12-in. | Feb. 1930 | Exploitation record for “Puttin’ on the Ritz” | Harry Richman | Talk | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E32425 | 10-in. | Mar. 1930 | Exactly like you | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E32426 | 10-in. | Mar. 1930 | On the sunny side of the street | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E32747 | 10-in. | May 1930 | Dream Avenue | Jack Denny ; Mount Royal Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | composer | |
| Brunswick | E32767 | 10-in. | May 1930 | Thank your father | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E32768 | 10-in. | May 1930 | Without love | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E32769 | 10-in. | 5/13/1930 | Ro-ro-rollin’ along | Meyer Davis' Hotel Astor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E32851 | 10-in. | June 1930 | Dream Avenue | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E32852 | 10-in. | June 1930 | Ro-ro-rollin’ along | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, 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
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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