Robert Hood Bowers
Robert Hood Bowers (24 May 1877 - 29 December 1941) was an American composer, conductor and musical director of operettas and stage musicals, and a conductor and musical director for radio. He composed the musical scores for some of the most popular silent movies, including Aloma of the South Seas and A Daughter of the Gods. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 24, 1877 (Chambersburg), Died December 29, 1941 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1904 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, organ, composer, conductor, director, arranger, celeste, lyricist, chimes
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Recordings (Results 326-328 of 328 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 8994 | 10-in. | 5/24/1923 | Th' breath of an Irish smile | Walter Scanlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 10472 | 10-in. | 6/26/1925 | Aloma | Waikiki Hawaiian Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 18126 | 10-in. | 12/22/1927 | Carry thy burden to Jesus | Homer A. Rodeheaver | Male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble, with orchestra | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bowers, Robert Hood," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106799.
Bowers, Robert Hood. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106799.
"Bowers, Robert Hood." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Bowers, Robert Hood, 1877-1941 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93018872
Wikidata: Robert Hood Bowers - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q15439317
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/23806487
MusicBrainz: Robert Hood Bowers - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/9df113e2-9b24-4a29-ad8f-2937e210be10
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