Ralph Rainger
Ralph Rainger (né Reichenthal; October 7, 1901 – October 23, 1942) was an American composer of popular music principally for films. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 7, 1901 (New York City), Died October 23, 1942 (California)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, lyricist, arranger, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 208 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-101845 | 10-in. | 5/20/1936 | Long ago and far away | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-089 | 10-in. | 9/1/1936 | I'm talking through my heart | Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-091 | 10-in. | 9/1/1936 | You came to my rescue | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-01809 | 10-in. | 11/29/1936 | A rhyme for love | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-01810 | 10-in. | 11/29/1936 | I adore you | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-03857 | 10-in. | 12/28/1936 | I adore you | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-04351 | 10-in. | 2/1/1937 | In a little hula heaven | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-04353 | 10-in. | 2/1/1937 | Sweet is the word for you | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-04927 | 10-in. | 2/17/1937 | Sweet is the word for you | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-04928 | 10-in. | 2/17/1937 | In a little hula heaven | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-04959 | 10-in. | 2/22/1937 | Blue Hawaii | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-06127 | 10-in. | 3/4/1937 | Blue Hawaii | George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-09982 | 10-in. | 2/1/1938 | Me enseñaste a querer | Tito Guizar | Male vocal solo, with violin and 2 guitars | composer | |
| Victor | BS-011733 | 10-in. | 8/18/1937 | Blossoms on Broadway | Guy Lombardo ; Lebert Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-011755 | 10-in. | 8/21/1937 | Blossoms on Broadway | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-013000 | 10-in. | 8/5/1937 | Blue Hawaii | Oliver and Allen (The Blind Singers) | Male vocal duet, with guitar | composer | |
| Victor | BS-013325 | 10-in. | 9/2/1937 | Ebb tide | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-013331 | 10-in. | 9/3/1937 | Ebb tide | Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Gail Reese | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-013340 | 10-in. | 9/7/1937 | This little ripple had rhythm (Theme song) | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-013341 | 10-in. | 9/7/1937 | This little ripple had rhythm (Theme song) | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-013342 | 10-in. | 9/7/1937 | This little ripple had rhythm (Theme song) | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-017039 | 10-in. | 11/12/1937 | You took the words right out of my mouth | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-017040 | 10-in. | 11/12/1937 | Mama, that moon is here again | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-017429 | 10-in. | 11/29/1937 | You took the words right out of my heart | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-017430 | 10-in. | 11/29/1937 | This little ripple had rhythm | Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rainger, Ralph," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109746.
Rainger, Ralph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109746.
"Rainger, Ralph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Rainger, Ralph, 1901-1942 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93028475
Wikidata: Ralph Rainger - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q364163
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/76505949
MusicBrainz: Ralph Rainger - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/890022a1-6d43-4fd8-94a8-6565dc36a994
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