Harry Barris
Harry Barris (November 24, 1905 – December 13, 1962) was an American popular singer and songwriter. He was one of the earliest singers to use "scat singing" in recordings. Barris, one of Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, along with Bing Crosby and Al Rinker, scatted on several songs, including "Mississippi Mud," which Barris wrote in 1927. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 24, 1905 (New York City), Died December 13, 1962 (Burbank)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, tenor vocal, songwriter, piano, lyricist, ukulele
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 149 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | PBVE-61077 | 10-in. | 3/2/1931 | Wrap your troubles in dreams (And dream your troubles away) | Bing Crosby | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | PBVE-61096 | 10-in. | 7/6/1931 | At your command | Cocoanut Grove Orchestra ; Donald Novis | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBVE-68313 | 10-in. | 10/13/1931 | I got the ritz from the one I love (I got the big go-by) | Lofner-Harris St. Francis Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBVE-68329 | 10-in. | 10/29/1931 | Lies | Cocoanut Grove Orchestra ; Dave Marshall | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BRC-68815 | 10-in. | 3/23/1931 | I surrender dear | Richard Barry ; Henry Busse Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal chorus | composer | |
| Victor | BRC-69973 | 10-in. | 6/24/1931 | At your command | Charlie Lawman | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BRC-70135 | 10-in. | 7/29/1931 | What is it? | High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-70495 | 10-in. | 9/8/1931 | Wrap up your troubles in dreams | McKinney's Cotton Pickers | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-70631 | 10-in. | 11/28/1931 | Lies | Mildred Bailey | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BS-73723 | 10-in. | 9/30/1932 | We're alone | Thelma Nevins ; Sid Peltyn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-76010 | 10-in. | 4/14/1933 | Who'd believe (You're in love with me) | Vivian Ruth | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-79130 | 10-in. | 3/24/1934 | I'm satisfied | Tom Coakley ; Palace Hotel Orchestra ; Carl Ravazza | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-81926 | 10-in. | 3/14/1934 | Little Dutch mill | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-81936 | 10-in. | 3/16/1934 | Little Dutch mill | Sid Peltyn Orchestra [Al Mitchell Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-92275 | 10-in. | 6/17/1935 | Thrilled | Jack Shilkret Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-92292 | 10-in. | 6/19/1935 | Thrilled | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-09647 | 10-in. | 8/16/1937 | I surrender, dear | Lionel Hampton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-023491 | 10-in. | 6/10/1938 | Naturally | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-023705 | 10-in. | 6/20/1938 | Naturally | Hal Kemp Orchestra ; Harry Wiliford | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-026072 | 10-in. | 9/1/1938 | How little I knew | Paul Martin's Soothing Music ; The Three Cheers | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio | composer | |
| Victor | BS-041915 | 10-in. | 8/24/1939 | I surrender, dear | Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-042610 | 10-in. | 8/27/1939 | I surrender, dear | Artie Shaw Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-064671 | 10-in. | 8/5/1941 | It must be true | Art Jarrett Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-068714 | 10-in. | 12/22/1941 | Wrap your troubles in dreams (and dream your troubles away) | Erskine Hawkins Orchestra ; Jimmy Mitchell | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PD6VB-2525 | 10-in. | 7/24/1946 | It must be true | Mary Lou Williams' Girl Stars | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Barris, Harry," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109560.
Barris, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109560.
"Barris, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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LCNAR: Barris, Harry, 1905-1962 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93013926
Wikidata: Harry Barris - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q641955
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/37106514
MusicBrainz: Harry Barris - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/97864c47-cdfe-4d97-a118-d5d51d5353d4
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