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 151-175 of 267 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E35922 | 10-in. | 1/13/1931 | Walkin’ my baby back home | Grace Johnston | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36046 | 10-in. | 2/10/1931 | One little raindrop | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36057 | 10-in. | 2/11/1931 | Just a gigolo | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E36058 | 10-in. | 2/11/1931 | When your lover has gone | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E36220 | 10-in. | 3/4/1931 | One little raindrop | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36304 | 10-in. | 3/11/1931 | One little raindrop | Dick Robertson | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36652 | 10-in. | 4/23/1931 | (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time | Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36679 | 10-in. | 5/1/1931 | (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time | Dick Robertson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36835 | 10-in. | 5/29/1931 | (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time | Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36842 | 10-in. | 6/3/1931 | You don’t need glasses (To see I’m in love) | Harry Reser ; Six Jumping Jacks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36909 | 10-in. | 7/7/1931 | Help yourself to happiness | Casa Loma Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E2599-E2601 | 10-in. | 3/9/1926 | I don’t believe it, but say it again | Vanderbilt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E2954-E2956 | 10-in. | 4/30/1926 | I found a round-a-bout way to heaven | Kensington Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E3030-E3031 | 10-in. | 5/12/1926 | Blue bonnet, you make me feel blue | Tuxedo Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E3584-E3585 | 10-in. | 7/30/1926 | The birth of the blues | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E3586-E3587 | 10-in. | 7/30/1926 | Lucky day | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E3621-E3623 | 10-in. | 8/5/1926 | The birth of the blues | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E3624-E3626 | 10-in. | 8/5/1926 | Lucky day | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E3783-E3784 | 10-in. | 9/16/1926 | I don’t believe it, but say it again | Bessie Coldiron | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Brunswick | E3795-E3796 | 10-in. | 9/17/1926 | I want to be known as Susie’s “feller” | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E3797-E3798 | 10-in. | 9/17/1926 | Here I am | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E3820-E3821 | 10-in. | 9/23/1926 | I don’t believe it, but say it again | Bessie Coldiron | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Brunswick | E3826-E3827 | 10-in. | 9/24/1926 | Here I am | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E3828-E3829 | 10-in. | 9/24/1926 | I want to be known as Susie’s “feller” | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E4407-E4409 | 10-in. | 1/24/1927 | Blue skies | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | 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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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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