Arthur Tracy
Arthur Tracy (25 June 1899 – 5 October 1997) was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer. His performances in theatre, films and radio, along with his recordings, brought him international fame in the 1930s. Late evening radio listeners tuned in to hear announcer David Ross' introduction ("Round the corner and down your way comes The Street Singer") and Tracy's familiar theme song, "Marta, Rambling Rose of the Wildwood." |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 25, 1899 (Kamianets-Podilskyi), Died October 5, 1997 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931 - 1944
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, accordion
Notes: Often billed as "The Street Singer."
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 81 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 70360 | 10-in. | 2/19/1942 | The white cliffs of Dover | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70361 | 10-in. | 2/19/1942 | The shrine of St. Cecilia | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70362 | 10-in. | 2/19/1942 | Shepherd serenade | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70363 | 10-in. | 2/19/1942 | When the roses bloom again | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70364 | 10-in. | 2/19/1942 | Russian rose | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 72011 | 10-in. | 4/20/1944 | Amor | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 72012 | 10-in. | 4/20/1944 | I'll be seeing you | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 72013 | 10-in. | 4/20/1944 | I love you | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 72014 | 10-in. | 4/20/1944 | Long ago | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2298 | 10-in. | 12/26/1940 | San Antonio Rose | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2299 | 10-in. | 12/26/1940 | Along the Santa Fe Trail | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2300 | 10-in. | 12/26/1940 | I'd know you everywhere | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2301 | 10-in. | 12/26/1940 | We three (My echo, my shadow and me) | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2302 | 10-in. | 12/26/1940 | Arthur Tracy's message for England | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2316 | 10-in. | 12/31/1940 | Frenesi | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2317 | 10-in. | 12/31/1940 | Chapel in the valley | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2318 | 10-in. | 12/31/1940 | You forgot about me | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2319 | 10-in. | 12/31/1940 | The last time I saw Paris | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | TB 2532 | 10-in. | 10/7/1936 | When the poppies bloom again | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | TB 2620 | 10-in. | 11/6/1936 | Did your mother come from Ireland? | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | TB 2682 | 10-in. | 12/3/1936 | To you, sweetheart, Aloha | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DTB 3245 | 10-in. | 10/7/1937 | Shake hands with a millionaire | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DTB 3446 | 10-in. | 12/14/1937 | Goldilocks and The Three Bears | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | DTB 3447 | 10-in. | 12/14/1937 | My waltz for those in love | Arthur Tracy | vocalist | ||
| Decca | GB 7341 | 10-in. | 7/26/1935 | Leave me with a love song | Arthur Tracy | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tracy, Arthur," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.
Tracy, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.
"Tracy, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Tracy, Arthur, 1899-1997 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89010026
Wikidata: Arthur Tracy - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4800487
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/16781653
MusicBrainz: Arthur Tracy - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0699d65f-fe02-47b6-9a7b-3439025cf281
ISNI: 0000 0000 4291 6771 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000042916771
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