Joseph McCarthy

Thomas Joseph McCarthy (September 27, 1885 – December 18, 1943) was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include "You Made Me Love You", and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", from the now-forgotten Oh, Look! (1918), starring the Dolly Sisters, based upon the haunting melody from the middle section of Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu.

Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, McCarthy was a frequent collaborator of composers Harry Tierney and Fred Fisher. He was the director of ASCAP from 1921 to 1929.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 27, 1885 (Somerville), Died December 18, 1943 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 294 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-57536 10-in. 11/11/1929 Through Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-57578 10-in. 12/3/1929 Through! Franklyn Baur Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-58185 10-in. 1/10/1930 Rio Rita Richard Crooks Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-58587 10-in. 2/19/1930 I feel you near me John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-58659 10-in. 2/14/1930 Behind the mask José Mojica Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-58690 10-in. 3/10/1930 Song o' my heart John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor PBVE-61026 10-in. 9/26/1930 Sing song girl James Blackstone ; LeRoy Shield ; Victor Hollywood Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBVE-61027 10-in. 9/26/1930 Song of the big trail Bud Jamison ; LeRoy Shield ; Victor Hollywood Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-62251 10-in. 5/28/1930 I'm in the market for you Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-63134 10-in. 9/12/1930 What's the use of living without love George Bias ; King Oliver Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-70633 10-in. 11/30/1931 'Leven pounds of heaven Mildred Bailey ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-74796 10-in. 1/11/1933 Underneath the arches George Olsen and his Music ; Ethel Shutta Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-99397 10-in. 2/27/1936 They go wild over me Tune Wranglers String band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-014064 10-in. 9/12/1937 Alice blue gown Bill Boyd ; Cowboy Ramblers String band, with male vocal solo and drums lyricist  
Victor BS-018326 10-in. 1/12/1938 In the land of Yamo Yamo Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-022990 10-in. 5/5/1938 There's rain in your eyes Felix Knight ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor PBS-026073 10-in. 9/1/1938 A kiss for Cinderella Phil Hanna ; Paul Martin's Soothing Music Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-026607 10-in. 8/15/1938 Tenpins in the sky Jimmy Brown ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-026610 10-in. 8/17/1938 Tenpins in the sky Gray Gordon ; Cliff Grass ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-026875 10-in. 9/13/1938 Father, dear Father Bunny Berigan Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-030769 10-in. 12/27/1938 The good little things you do Jayne Dover ; Van Alexander Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-035349 10-in. 3/24/1939 Rio Rita James Brown ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble lyricist  
Victor BS-041589 10-in. 8/18/1939 Basket weaver man Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBS-042552 10-in. 3/7/1940 Alice blue gown Kenny Baker ; David Broekman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BS-045936 10-in. 1/15/1940 The mosquito song (Where do the mosquitos go in the wintertime) Wingy Manone Orchestra Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo and vocal chorus songwriter  
(Results 76-100 of 294 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McCarthy, Joseph," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108742.

McCarthy, Joseph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108742.

"McCarthy, Joseph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108742

External Sources

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LCNAR: McCarthy, Joseph, 1885-1943 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89004059

Wikidata: Joseph McCarthy - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3810247

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/29729243

MusicBrainz: Joseph McCarthy - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/396161ba-0d71-41c8-aca2-6c0c5bb69053

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/247630

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