Pierre Norman

Pierre Norman, born Joseph P. Connor (November 16, 1895 – March 31, 1952), was an American clergyman, songwriter, and composer. He was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States, and died in Teaneck, New Jersey.

As a songwriter he is most famous for co-writing two songs: "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me" (1930) that appeared in the Maurice Chevalier movie The Big Pond (1930) and "When I Take My Sugar to Tea" (1931), both of which were used in the Marx Brothers movie, Monkey Business, and both of which were co-written with Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal. He joined ASCAP in 1925.

He was educated at the Wyoming Conservatory and St. Bonaventure College where he received among other degrees, a Doctor of Music. He also received a musical degree from the Benedictine Fathers. He also studied with Ergildo Martinelli. He was the pastor of St. John's Church in Cliffside, New Jersey; chaplain of the New Jersey State Police for 24 years; and the New Jersey State Guard.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 16, 1895 (Kingston), Died March 31, 1952 (Teaneck)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist

Notes: Pseudonym of Rev. Joseph P. Connor.

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

Recordings (Results 26-37 of 37 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W151487 10-in. 4/6/1931 When I take my sugar to tea Teddy Raph and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
OKeh W403863 10-in. 3/19/1930 You brought a new kind of love to me Ed Kirkeby Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W403988 10-in. 4/29/1930 Mia cara Paul Specht Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W404218 10-in. 6/10/1930 You brought a new kind of love to me Smith Ballew Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
OKeh W404470 10-in. 10/10/1930 Satan's holiday Lanin’s Famous Players Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
OKeh W404881 10-in. 3/18/1931 When I take my sugar to tea Fred Rich Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E32585 10-in. Apr. 1930 You brought a new kind of love to me Belle Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Brunswick E32588 10-in. Apr. 1930 You brought a new kind of love to me Ben Bernie Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal composer  
Brunswick E33165 10-in. 6/23/1930 Me trajista un nuevo amor Fortunio Bonanova ; Los Castilians Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick E36117 10-in. 2/20/1931 When I take my sugar to tea Sunshine Boys Male vocal duet, with trombone and guitar composer  
Brunswick E36497 10-in. 3/23/1931 When I take my sugar to tea Casa Loma Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick E36626 10-in. 4/15/1931 When I take my sugar to tea Chocolate Dandies [King Oliver Orchestra] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
(Results 26-37 of 37 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Norman, Pierre," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114335.

Norman, Pierre. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114335.

"Norman, Pierre." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114335

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