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L. Wolfe Gilbert

Louis Wolfe Gilbert (August 31, 1886 – July 12, 1970) was a Russian Empire–born American songwriter of Tin Pan Alley. He is best remembered as the lyricist for "Ramona" (1928), the first movie theme song ever written.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 31, 1886 (Odessa), Died July 13, 1970 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 447 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-16219 10-in. 7/22/1915 Painting that mother of mine Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Victor B-16346 10-in. 8/11/1915 My sweet Adair James F. Harrison ; James Reed Male vocal duet, with cello and orchestra lyricist  
Victor C-16542 12-in. 9/23/1915 My sweet Adair Conway's Band Band composer  
Victor B-16900 10-in. 12/15/1915 Maid of my heart Irving Kaufman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-17044 10-in. 1/20/1916 In a dusty caravan James F. Harrison ; James Reed Male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-17107 10-in. 2/3/1916 I love you, that's one thing I know William Barnes Male vocal solo, with violin and orchestra songwriter  
Victor B-17352 10-in. 3/22/1916 Shades of night Sterling Trio Male vocal trio, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-17599 10-in. 5/3/1916 My own Iona William Barnes Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-18304 10-in. 8/11/1916 My own Iona Wright and Dietrich Female-male vocal duet, with ukulele and guitar lyricist  
Victor B-18306 10-in. 8/11/1916 Out of the cradle (Into my heart) Sterling Trio Male vocal trio, with cello, harp, and orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-18552 10-in. 10/16/1916 The trail to Sunset Valley James F. Harrison ; James Reed Male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-18697 10-in. 11/27/1916 My Hawaiian sunshine Henry Burr ; Albert Campbell Male vocal duet, with orchestra and guitars lyricist  
Victor B-18930 10-in. 12/26/1916 My own Iona Victor Military Band Band songwriter  
Victor B-19883 10-in. 5/22/1917 Lily of the valley Collins and Harlan Male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-21003 10-in. 10/25/1917 Someday somebody's gonna get you Harvey W. Hindermeyer Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-21290 10-in. 12/26/1917 Are you from heaven? Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-22492 10-in. 12/31/1918 Singapore Arthur Fields Male vocal solo, with xylophone and orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-22681 10-in. 4/10/1919 I found you Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with violin, harp, and orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-23045 10-in. 7/3/1919 Granny Adele Rowland Female vocal solo, with violin duet and orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-25105 10-in. 3/17/1921 My budding rose Sterling Trio Male vocal trio, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-25310 10-in. 5/19/1921 Down yonder Peerless Quartet Male vocal quartet, with banjo and orchestra composer, lyricist  
Victor B-26437 10-in. 4/27/1922 If you like me like I like you William Robyn Male vocal solo, with celeste and orchestra composer  
Victor B-29353 10-in. 1/25/1924 There's nobody else but you Joe Raymond Orchestra ; Joe Raymond Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor B-30565 10-in. 8/12/1924 Why live a lie? Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-30825 10-in. 9/17/1924 Cold mammas (Burn me up) Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring Jazz/dance band composer  
(Results 26-50 of 447 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gilbert, L. Wolfe," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108737.

Gilbert, L. Wolfe. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108737.

"Gilbert, L. Wolfe." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108737

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