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LeRoy Shield

Leroy Bernard Shield (October 2, 1893 – January 9, 1962) was an American film score and radio composer. He is best known for the themes and incidental music he wrote for the classic Hal Roach comedy short films of the 1930s, including the Our Gang and Laurel and Hardy series.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 2, 1893 (Waseca), Died January 9, 1962 (Florida)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1933

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, conductor, piano, session supervisor, organ, celeste, pipe organ, vibraphone, arranger, choral director, traps

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Recordings (Results 1551-1575 of 2038 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor PBVE-50843 10-in. 4/19/1929 One sweet kiss Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50857 10-in. 4/24/1929 Walkin' around in a dream Herman Kenin Orchestra ; Ted O'Hara Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50858 10-in. 4/25/1929 That's what I call sweet music Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50859 10-in. 4/26/1929 I'm doing what I'm doing for love Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50860 10-in. 4/26/1929 Building a nest for Mary Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50861 10-in. 4/26/1929 He's a good man to have around Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50862 10-in. 4/26/1929 I'm the last of the red hot mammas Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50863 10-in. 4/26/1929 Deep night The Rounders Male vocal chorus, with piano session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50864 10-in. 4/27/1929 If I had my way Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50871 10-in. 4/28/1929 Hittin' the ceilin' Gus Arnheim ; Gus Arnheim Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50872 10-in. 4/28/1929 I'm feathering a nest Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50873 10-in. 4/28/1929 Sweetheart, where are you tonight Gus Arnheim ; Gus Arnheim Orchestra Jazz/dance band session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50874 10-in. 4/28/1929 Singin' in the rain Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra Jazz/dance band session supervisor  
Victor PBVE-50877 10-in. 4/29/1929 Stuff Paul Howard ; Quality Serenaders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor BVE-51061 10-in. 3/16/1929 Kids again Herman Kenin Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio session supervisor  
Victor MVR-52026 16-in. 4/23/1929 The big squawk Gus Arnheim Orchestra Motion picture soundtrack : Jazz/dance band director  
Victor MVR-52027 16-in. 4/23/1929 The big squawk Gus Arnheim Orchestra Motion picture soundtrack : Jazz/dance band director  
Victor MVR-52028 16-in. 4/23/1929 The big squawk Gus Arnheim Orchestra Motion picture soundtrack : Jazz/dance band director  
Victor PBVE-54454 10-in. 9/16/1929 You're always in my arms (But only in my dreams) Bebe Daniels Female vocal solo, with orchestra director  
Victor PBVE-54475 10-in. 10/20/1929 A night of happiness Jackie Taylor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor PBVE-54476 10-in. 10/21/1929 Sitting by the window Jackie Taylor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor PBVE-54477 10-in. 10/21/1929 Harlem Paul Howard ; Quality Serenaders Jazz/dance band director  
Victor PBVE-54478 10-in. 10/21/1929 Cuttin' up Paul Howard ; Quality Serenaders Jazz/dance band director  
Victor PBVE-54483 10-in. 10/28/1929 Does my baby love? (Nobody but me!) Van and Schenck Male vocal duet, with male vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor PBVE-54490 10-in. 11/6/1929 Harlem madness Van and Schenck Male vocal duet, with orchestra director  
(Results 1551-1575 of 2038 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Shield, LeRoy," accessed June 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107319.

Shield, LeRoy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107319.

"Shield, LeRoy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 June 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107319

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