Manny Kurtz

Manny Curtis (born Emanuel Kurtz; November 15, 1911 – December 6, 1984) was an American songwriter. He wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs, including "In a Sentimental Mood" (1935) and "Let It Be Me" (1957). He was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States and died in San Francisco, California, United States.

He also used the pseudonyms Mann Curtis, Manny Curtis and Manny Kurtz.

Birth and Death Data: Born Brooklyn (borough of New York City, New York, United States), Died December 6, 1984 (San Francisco (consolidated city and county in California, United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 51 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-068311 10-in. 11/14/1941 One for all—all for one Lyn Murray Singers ; Barry Wood Male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BS-068461 10-in. 12/8/1941 The story of a starry night Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-068897 10-in. 1/20/1942 Hey! Zeke (Your country's callin') Four King Sisters ; Rhythm Reys Female vocal quartet, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-071431 10-in. 9/30/1941 I struck a match in the dark Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-071664 10-in. 1/23/1942 Hey! Zeke (Your country's callin') Don Cornell ; McFarland Twins Orchestra ; Betty Norton Male vocal solo, female vocal solo, and male vocal ensemble, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor BS-071777 10-in. 2/9/1942 A fireside chat Joe Reichman Orchestra ; Ziggy Lane Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-071961 10-in. 2/24/1942 A fireside chat Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-073434 10-in. 3/13/1942 The story of a starry night Carl Denny ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-073829 10-in. 4/10/1942 Put-put-put (Your arms around me) Wood-Nymphs ; Barry Wood Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor BS-074714 10-in. 6/30/1942 Isabella kissed a fella Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor BS-075703 10-in. 7/31/1942 Rock-a-bye Bay Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble lyricist  
Victor E4LB-4641 10-in. 6/10/1954 I can't smoke you out of my heart Juliette songwriter  
Victor D5VB-0084 10-in. 2/7/1945 My dreams are getting better all the time Billy Daniels ; Phil Moore Four Male vocal duet, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D5VB-0265 10-in. 5/14/1945 In a sentimental mood Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D6VB-2019 10-in. 2/6/1946 Loop-de-loo John Ryan ; Sportsmen Quartet Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D6VB-2091 10-in. 7/7/1946 What did you put in that kiss Betty Hutton ; Joe Lilley Orchestra Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D6VB-2396 10-in. 6/20/1946 Remember when you sang "oh promise me" Russ Case ; Dennis Day ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D6VB-2398 10-in. 6/20/1946 The whole world is singing my song Dennis Day ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor PD6VB-2676 10-in. 8/17/1946 My dreams are getting better all the time Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D6VB-3096 10-in. 10/19/1946 A gay little melody Larry Green Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D7VB-0237 10-in. 4/4/1947 You grew up to be some baby Artie Dunn ; Three Suns Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1340 10-in. 9/12/1947 The story of a starry night Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D7VB-1636 10-in. 9/22/1947 With a hey and a hi and a ho ho ho! Louis Prima Orchestra ; Louis Prima Male vocal solo, with vocal group jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D9VB-0137 10-in. 1/25/1949 Johnny get your girl Buddy Moreno Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D9VB-0591 10-in. 4/8/1949 A Sunday out in the country Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and jazz/dance band lyricist  
(Results 26-50 of 51 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kurtz, Manny," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113468.

Kurtz, Manny. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113468.

"Kurtz, Manny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113468

External Sources

Wikipedia: Mann Curtis

Discogs: Manny Kurtz

Allmusic: Manny Kurtz

IMDb: Manny Kurtz

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Kurtz, Manny, 1911-1984 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2007031393

Wikidata: Mann Curtis - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6750983

VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/64273858

MusicBrainz: Mann Curtis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e96287e1-c455-45df-8875-355432882659

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