Ralph Rainger

Ralph Rainger ( 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 101-125 of 207 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-017433 10-in. 11/29/1937 Thanks for the memory Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-017434 10-in. 11/29/1937 Mama, that moon is here again Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-017453 10-in. 12/2/1937 Thanks for the memory Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-019567 10-in. 2/11/1938 Thanks for the memory Lewis "Red" Evans and the Boys Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-019572 10-in. 2/11/1938 Thanks for the memory Lewis "Red" Evans and the Boys Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-019645 10-in. 2/10/1938 Thanks for the memory Arthur Todd Male vocal solo, with guitar composer  
Victor BS-022974 10-in. 5/2/1938 Havin' myself a time Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-023482 10-in. 6/9/1938 A little kiss at twilight Frank Dailey ; Howard DuLany ; Stop and Go Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-023484 10-in. 6/9/1938 What goes on here in my heart? Frank Dailey ; Stop and Go Orchestra ; Stop, Look and Listen Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio composer  
Victor BS-023511 10-in. 5/28/1938 What goes on here in my heart? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-023517 10-in. 5/31/1938 A little kiss at twilight Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-023653 10-in. 7/1/1938 Silver on the sage Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Billy Leach Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-025301 10-in. 8/12/1938 What have you got that gets me Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-025303 10-in. 8/12/1938 You're lovely madame Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-025466 10-in. 9/12/1938 You're a sweet little headache Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-025467 10-in. 9/12/1938 I have eyes Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-025468 10-in. 9/12/1938 You're lovely, madame Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-025477 10-in. 9/14/1938 What have you got that gets me? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor PBS-026230 10-in. 11/6/1938 These funny old hills Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Bill Stoker Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor PBS-026231 10-in. 11/6/1938 Joobalai Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Gene Walsh Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-027233 10-in. 9/27/1938 You're a sweet little headache Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-027234 10-in. 9/27/1938 I have eyes Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-027429 10-in. 9/29/1938 I have eyes Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-027433 10-in. 9/29/1938 You're a sweet little headache Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor PBS-036377 10-in. 7/28/1939 I'll take an option on you Lou Bring ; Dorothy Lamour Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
(Results 101-125 of 207 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rainger, Ralph," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109746.

Rainger, Ralph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109746.

"Rainger, Ralph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109746

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