Herb Magidson
Herbert A. Magidson (January 7, 1906 – January 2, 1986) was an American popular lyricist. His work was used in over 23 films and four Broadway revues. He won the first Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1934. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 7, 1906 (Braddock), Died January 2, 1986 (Beverly Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 137 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-046091 | 10-in. | 1/9/1940 | Gone with the wind | Gray Gordon ; Cliff Grass ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-048197 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | I can't love you any more | Mitchell Ayres ; Fashions-in-Music ; Tommy Taylor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-048198 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | Where do I go from you | Mitchell Ayres ; Fashions-in-Music ; Mary Ann Mercer | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-048484 | 10-in. | 3/30/1940 | I'm stepping out with a memory | Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-049054 | 10-in. | 3/26/1940 | I can't love you any more (Any more than I do) | Janet Blair ; Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-055068 | 10-in. | 9/7/1940 | Old, old castle in Scotland | Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Anita Boyer | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-055224 | 10-in. | 12/17/1940 | The calypso | Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Anita Boyer | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-055225 | 10-in. | 12/17/1940 | Beau night in Hotchkiss Corners | Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Anita Boyer | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-057012 | 10-in. | 10/21/1940 | Old, old castle in Scotland | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-058756 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | Beau night in Hotchkiss Corners | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-061547 | 10-in. | 8/25/1941 | So shy | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Eddie Stone | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-072426 | 10-in. | 6/12/1942 | Conchita, Marquita, Lolilta, Pepita, Rosita, Juanita Lopez | Gordon Jenkins ; Dinah Shore | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-073430 | 10-in. | 3/12/1942 | Barrelhouse Bessie from Basin Street | Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Johnny Bond ; Fashions-in-Music | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-075069 | 10-in. | 6/2/1942 | Conchita, Marcheta, Lolita, Pepita, Rosita, Juanita Lopez | Four King Sisters ; Rhythm Reys | Vocal quartet, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-075091 | 10-in. | 6/17/1942 | Conchita, Marcheta, Lolita, Pepita, Rosita, Juanita Lopez | Tex Beneke ; Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Marion Hutton ; The Modernaires | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and mixed vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D5VB-0746 | 10-in. | 5/7/1945 | I'll buy that dream | Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Frank Lester | Male vocal solo, with vocal quintet and jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | PD6VB-1588 | 10-in. | 1/21/1946 | The continental (you kiss while you're dancing) | Jack Lowe ; Russ Case Orchestra ; Arthur Austin Whittemore | Piano duet with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-0501 | 10-in. | 4/18/1947 | You're not so easy to forget | Tony Martin | Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1360 | 10-in. | 9/17/1947 | I'll dance at your wedding | Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Tony Martin | Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1447 | 10-in. | 7/24/1947 | I'll never make the same mistake again | Louis Prima Orchestra ; Louis Prima | Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-2572 | 10-in. | 12/3/1947 | The continental | Heywood Trio | Instrumental trio | songwriter | |
| Victor | D8VB-3449 | 10-in. | 12/27/1948 | We're not getting any younger, baby | Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Jud Conlon Singers ; Tony Martin | Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0096 | 10-in. | 1/13/1949 | Enjoy yourself (it's later than you think) | Sonny Calello ; Lucy Ann Polk ; Charlie Shavers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Vee Tones | Mixed vocal group, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146645 | 10-in. | 7/16/1928 | Mr. Hoover and Mr. Smith | Jerome Conrad and his Orchestra [Night Club Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146765 | 10-in. | 7/21/1928 | Mr. Hoover and Mr. Smith | The Happiness Boys | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Magidson, Herb," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108738.
Magidson, Herb. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108738.
"Magidson, Herb." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Magidson, Herb, 1906-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89003991
Wikidata: Herb Magidson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1607864
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/12490055
MusicBrainz: Herb Magidson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/953cd5f3-1892-4f96-b3a3-11d5db964336
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