Mike Riley
Mike Riley (January 5, 1904 – September 2, 1984) was an American jazz trombonist and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing the 1935 song "The Music Goes Round and Round", one of the biggest hits of that year. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 5, 1904 (Fall River), Died September 2, 1984
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone, composer, instrumentalist, songwriter, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 95 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 39820 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | In the middle of a kiss | Gladys Palmer | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 39821 | 10-in. | 8/6/1935 | Get behind me, Satan | Gladys Palmer | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 39825 | 10-in. | 8/7/1935 | Trees | Gladys Palmer | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 39845 | 10-in. | 8/9/1935 | My special man is back in town | Gladys Palmer | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60004 | 10-in. | 9/26/1935 | Looking for love | Riley-Farley and their Onyx Club Band | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60005 | 10-in. | 9/26/1935 | South | Riley-Farley and their Onyx Club Band | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60006 | 10-in. | 9/26/1935 | The music goes round and around | Riley-Farley and their Onyx Club Band | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60073 | 10-in. | 10/17/1935 | It's funny what a kiss can do | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60074 | 10-in. | 10/17/1935 | Sugar plum | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60075 | 10-in. | 10/17/1935 | It's written in the stars | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60076 | 10-in. | 10/17/1935 | Give me a break, baby | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60096 | 10-in. | 10/22/1935 | Georgia rockin' chair | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60097 | 10-in. | 10/22/1935 | Monday in Manhattan | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60098 | 10-in. | 10/22/1935 | Every now and then | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60099 | 10-in. | 10/22/1935 | Wouldn't I be a wonder | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60102 | 10-in. | 10/23/1935 | You are my lucky star | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60103 | 10-in. | 10/23/1935 | I'm in the mood for love | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60104 | 10-in. | 10/23/1935 | Santa Claus is comin' to town | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60105 | 10-in. | 10/23/1935 | Jingle bells | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60107 | 10-in. | 10/24/1935 | Wabash blues | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60108 | 10-in. | 10/24/1935 | China boy | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60109 | 10-in. | 10/24/1935 | I never knew | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60110 | 10-in. | 10/24/1935 | The music goes 'round and around | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60161 | 10-in. | 11/22/1935 | I'd rather listen to your eyes | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone | ||
| Decca | 60162 | 10-in. | 11/22/1935 | I'd love to take orders from you | Mike Riley, Eddie Farley and their Onyx Club Boys | instrumentalist, trombone, leader, vocalist, mellophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Riley, Mike," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112116.
Riley, Mike. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112116.
"Riley, Mike." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Riley, Mike, 1904-1984 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2003036535
Wikidata: Mike Riley - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1721224
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/316014982
MusicBrainz: Mike Riley - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/17d69290-c2c8-43cc-8437-9c0cdb61190c
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