Harold Rome
Harold Jacob "Hecky" Rome (May 27, 1908 – October 26, 1993) was an American composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 27, 1908 (Hartford), Died October 26, 1993 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer, piano, author, vocalist, songwriter, arranger
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Recordings (Results 26-37 of 37 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 63267 | 10-in. | 2/10/1938 | Sing me a song with social significance | Sonny Schuyler ; Kay Weber | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64771 | 10-in. | 11/25/1938 | Plaza 6-9423 | Harold Rome | instrumentalist, piano, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64772 | 10-in. | 11/25/1938 | Yip-ahoy | Harold Rome | instrumentalist, piano, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 75805 | 2/3/1950 | Part 1: The sing song man ; The crazy song (Everything is wrong) ; My cowboy song | Frank Luther | author | |||
| Decca | 75806 | 2/3/1950 | Part 2: Nothing ; Ringo Pingo Zingo | Frank Luther | author | |||
| Decca | 75807 | 2/3/1950 | Part 3: Anything ; The toothbrush song | Frank Luther | author | |||
| Decca | 75808 | 2/3/1950 | Part 4: Ockle dockle ; The goodnight song | Frank Luther | author | |||
| Decca | 86811 | 9/21/1954 | I have to tell you | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | lyricist | |||
| Decca | 86812 | 9/21/1954 | Be kind to your parents | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | lyricist | |||
| Decca | 86813 | 9/21/1954 | Fanny | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | lyricist | |||
| Decca | 86814 | 9/21/1954 | Restless heart | Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians | lyricist | |||
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL8099 | 10-in. | 3/19/1946 | (All of a sudden) my heart sings | Albert Lasry ; Charles Trenet | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rome, Harold," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108699.
Rome, Harold. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108699.
"Rome, Harold." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Rome, Harold, 1908-1993 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89001299
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