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Mitchell Ayres

Mitchell Ayres (December 24, 1909 – September 5, 1969) was an orchestra leader, music arranger, composer and performer. He is best known for his many years of work with Perry Como on radio, records, and television and as the musical conductor for The Hollywood Palace.

Birth and Death Data: Born Milwaukee, Died September 5, 1969 (Winchester)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, violin, conductor, songwriter, arranger

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 158 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E0VB-5576 10-in. 9/12/1950 A bushel and a peck Perry Como ; Betty Hutton ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor E0VB-5577 10-in. 9/12/1950 She's a lady Perry Como ; Betty Hutton ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor E0VB-5610 10-in. 8/31/1950 Marrying for love Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor E0VB-5678 10-in. 9/26/1950 It's a lovely day today Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band director  
Victor E0VB-5679 10-in. 9/26/1950 You're just in love Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band director  
Victor D9VB-0102 10-in. 1/13/1949 I don't see me in your eyes any more Mitchell Ayres ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-0103 10-in. 1/13/1949 Forever and ever Mitchell Ayres ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-0218 10-in. 3/1/1949 'A' - you're adorable Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-0233 10-in. 3/1/1949 Some enchanted evening Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-0234 10-in. 3/1/1949 Bali Ha'i Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-1355 10-in. 5/3/1949 Two little new little blue little eyes Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-1356 10-in. 5/3/1949 Give me your hand Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-1576 10-in. 5/24/1949 Just one way to say I love you Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-1577 10-in. 5/24/1949 Let's take an old-fashioned walk Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-1810 10-in. 7/7/1949 I wish I had a record (of the promises you made) Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-1811 10-in. 7/7/1949 The meadows of heaven Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2148 10-in. 8/11/1949 A dreamer's holiday Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2149 10-in. 8/11/1949 I wanna go home (with you) Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2318 10-in. 10/3/1949 Hush little darlin' Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2319 10-in. 10/3/1949 A dream is a wish your heart makes Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2471 10-in. 11/7/1949 Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo (the magic song) Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2472 10-in. 12/1/1949 Please believe me Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2473 10-in. 12/1/1949 Did anyone tell you Mrs.Murphy? Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2597 10-in. 11/28/1949 Fairy tales Mitchell Ayres ; Fontane Sisters Female vocal group with instrumental ensemble director  
Victor D9VB-2598 10-in. 11/28/1949 The Cinderella work song Mitchell Ayres ; Fontane Sisters Female vocal group with instrumental ensemble director  
(Results 126-150 of 158 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ayres, Mitchell," accessed December 16, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109767.

Ayres, Mitchell. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 16, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109767.

"Ayres, Mitchell." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 16 December 2025.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109767

External Sources

Wikipedia: Mitchell Ayres

Discogs: Mitchell Ayres

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Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Ayres, Mitchell, 1910-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93030454

Wikidata: Mitchell Ayres - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6881135

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/154149294379780522541

MusicBrainz: Mitchell Ayres - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2212eb15-1ee9-43a4-ab05-5296233c4f57

Fast: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/330111 - http://id.worldcat.org/fast/330111

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