Philip Braham

Philip Braham (18 June 1881 – 2 May 1934) was an English composer of the early twentieth century, chiefly associated with theatrical work. From 1914, he composed music for such musicals and revues as Theodore & Co (1916) and London Calling! (1923), including several revues produced by André Charlot. His best-known song is "Limehouse Blues," which has been recorded by many artists. He wrote for film in the 1930s.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1881, Died May 2, 1934

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 63 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 75945 12-in. approximately 1917 Vocal gems Columbia Light Opera Company [U.K.] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76175 12-in. approximately 1918 Tails up, selection, part 1 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia 76176 12-in. approximately 1918 Tails up, selection, part 2 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia 76177 12-in. approximately July 1918 The twinkle in her eye Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra composer  
Columbia 76178 12-in. approximately July 1918 The curfew Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra composer  
Columbia 76179 12-in. approximately July 1918 The apache rag Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra composer  
Columbia 76180 12-in. approximately July 1918 Wild thyme Philip Braham ; Clifford Cobbe ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Vocal duet with chorus and orchestra composer  
Columbia 76181 12-in. approximately July 1918 Let's all go raving mad Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra composer  
Columbia 76183 12-in. approximately July 1918 Gnee 'ah Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76184 12-in. approximately July 1918 The special cop Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Vocal duet, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76185 12-in. approximately July 1918 The servants' ball Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra composer  
Columbia 76186 12-in. approximately July 1918 The old bran pie Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76310 12-in. 1/10/1919 My opinion of you Albert W. Ketelbey ; Ralph Lynn ; Odette Myrtil ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Vocal duet, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76311 12-in. 1/10/1919 Float with the tide Albert W. Ketelbey ; Odette Myrtil ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra ; Evan Thomas Vocal duet, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76312 12-in. 1/10/1919 1812 rag Albert W. Ketelbey ; Odette Myrtil ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra composer  
Columbia 76313 12-in. 1/10/1919 The captian, the major, and the "loot" Albert W. Ketelbey ; Ralph Lynn ; Herbert Sparling ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra ; Evan Thomas Vocal trio with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76314 12-in. 1/10/1919 Handsome Herbert Albert W. Ketelbey ; Ralph Lynn ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76315 12-in. 1/10/1919 Dancing by numbers Albert W. Ketelbey ; Peggy Kurton ; Ralph Lynn ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Vocal duet, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76316 12-in. 1/10/1919 Milkoo Albert W. Ketelbey ; Peggy Kurton ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76317 12-in. 1/10/1919 The sleep walk Albert W. Ketelbey ; Peggy Kurton ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76320 12-in. 1/10/1919 The officers' mess, selection, part 1 Albert W. Ketelbey ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia 76321 12-in. 1/10/1919 The officers' mess, selection, part 2 Albert W. Ketelbey ; St. Martin's Theatre Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia 76625 12-in. approximately October 1919 I did feel a dreadfully ass Philip Braham ; Jack Hulbert ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76627 12-in. approximately October 1919 Perfumes of Rosine Philip Braham ; José de Moraes ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Titmuss Vocal duet, with orchestra composer  
Columbia 76636 12-in. approximately October 1919 Philomela Philip Braham ; Odette Myrtil ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Violin solo, with orchestra composer  
(Results 26-50 of 63 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Braham, Philip," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107674.

Braham, Philip. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107674.

"Braham, Philip." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107674

External Sources

Wikipedia: Philip Braham

Discogs: Philip Braham

Allmusic: Philip Braham

IMDb: Philip Braham

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Braham, Philip, 1881-1934 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97853155

Wikidata: Philip Braham - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7183267

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/49429248

MusicBrainz: Philip Braham - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/cf610737-9b08-4be3-84d2-b2bc3e97f615

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