Bob Chester Orchestra

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: Musical group

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-040956 10-in. 10/12/1939 Love never went to college Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-040957 10-in. 10/12/1939 Aunt Hagar's blues Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-040958 10-in. 10/12/1939 My silent mood Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-040959 10-in. 10/12/1939 57th Street drag Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-040962 10-in. 10/13/1939 I thought about you Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-040963 10-in. 10/13/1939 After all Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-040964 10-in. 10/13/1939 Don't make me laugh Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-040965 10-in. 10/13/1939 Stars over the campus Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041148 10-in. 7/31/1939 Just for a thrill Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041149 10-in. 7/31/1939 Hoy! Hoy! Bob Chester Orchestra ; Al Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble Musical group  
Victor BS-041604 10-in. 8/8/1939 Judy Bob Chester Orchestra ; Al Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041605 10-in. 8/8/1939 Shoot the sherbet to me Herbert Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041606 10-in. 8/8/1939 Allá en el rancho grande Bob Chester Orchestra ; Al Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041607 10-in. 8/8/1939 You tell me your dream (I'll tell you mine) Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041924 10-in. 8/28/1939 Billy (I always dream of Bill) Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041925 10-in. 8/28/1939 Oo oo oo (I'm thrilled) Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041926 10-in. 8/28/1939 Goody goodbye Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-041927 10-in. 8/28/1939 I can't tell why I love you but I do Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-044232 10-in. 11/21/1939 Baby, what else can I do? Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-044233 10-in. 11/21/1939 Russian lullaby Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-044234 10-in. 11/21/1939 Why go on pretending? Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-044235 10-in. 11/21/1939 In the heart of the dark Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-044545 10-in. 1/2/1940 I've got no strings Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-044546 10-in. 1/2/1940 Easy does it Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-044547 10-in. 1/2/1940 Make love with a guitar Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-044548 10-in. 1/2/1940 Turn on the old music box Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-047019 10-in. 2/7/1940 With the wind and the rain in your hair Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-047020 10-in. 2/7/1940 If it weren't for you Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-047021 10-in. 2/7/1940 I hear bluebirds Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-047022 10-in. 2/7/1940 I walk with music Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-047742 10-in. 3/4/1940 The octave jump Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-047743 10-in. 3/4/1940 Chester's choice Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-047744 10-in. 3/4/1940 You little heart-breaker you Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-047745 10-in. 3/4/1940 River, stay 'way from my door Stuart Allen ; Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-048740 10-in. 4/8/1940 They ought to write a book about you Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-048741 10-in. 4/8/1940 Secrets in the moonlight Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-048742 10-in. 4/8/1940 My wonderful one, let's dance Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-048743 10-in. 4/8/1940 We met each other in a dream Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bob Chester Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-050808 10-in. 5/17/1940 The moon won't talk Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-050809 10-in. 5/17/1940 Maybe Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-050810 10-in. 5/17/1940 Orchids for remembrance Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-050811 10-in. 5/17/1940 Pushin' the conversation along Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill ; Al Stuart Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BS-051843 10-in. 7/11/1940 Rhumboogie Bob Chester Orchestra ; Al Stuart Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-051844 10-in. 7/11/1940 Li'l Boy Love Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-051845 10-in. 7/11/1940 Now I lay me down to dream Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-051846 10-in. 7/11/1940 Rhythm on the river Bob Chester Orchestra ; Al Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-054669 10-in. 8/1/1940 One look at you Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-054670 10-in. 8/1/1940 Practice makes perfect Bob Chester Orchestra ; Al Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-054671 10-in. 8/1/1940 Don't let it get you down Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-054672 10-in. 8/1/1940 Off the record Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-055511 10-in. 8/14/1940 A song of Old Hawaii Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-055512 10-in. 8/14/1940 There shall be no night Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-055513 10-in. 8/14/1940 We three (My echo, my shadow and me) Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-055514 10-in. 8/14/1940 Take care (of you for me) Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-056162 10-in. 9/24/1940 Flinging a whing-ding Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-056163 10-in. 9/24/1940 Buzz buzz buzz (lookin' for my honey) Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-056164 10-in. 9/24/1940 You're breaking my heart all over again Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-056165 10-in. 9/24/1940 When I leave the world behind Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-056166 10-in. 9/24/1940 May I never love again Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-056167 10-in. 9/24/1940 Arise my love Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057012 10-in. 10/21/1940 Old, old castle in Scotland Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057013 10-in. 10/21/1940 Talkin' to my heart Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057014 10-in. 10/21/1940 Who am I Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057015 10-in. 10/21/1940 I'm in a lovable mood tonight Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057744 10-in. 11/26/1940 I'm always chasing rainbows Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057745 10-in. 11/26/1940 Somebody stole my gal Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057746 10-in. 11/26/1940 Chilly and cold Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-057747 10-in. 11/26/1940 Till the lights of London shine again Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-058756 10-in. 1/6/1941 Beau night in Hotchkiss Corners Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-058757 10-in. 1/6/1941 I could write a book Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-058758 10-in. 1/6/1941 Blue echoes Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-058759 10-in. 1/6/1941 Waterloo Bridge Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060615 10-in. 2/4/1941 My ship Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060616 10-in. 2/4/1941 Bewitched Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060617 10-in. 2/4/1941 Oh! Look at me now Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060618 10-in. 2/4/1941 Dolores Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060619 10-in. 2/4/1941 You're dangerous Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060620 10-in. 2/4/1941 You lucky people, you Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060958 10-in. 3/4/1941 My sister and I Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060959 10-in. 3/4/1941 Slow down Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-060960 10-in. 3/4/1941 Feed the kitty Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble Musical group  
Victor BS-060961 10-in. 3/4/1941 What has happened? Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-063811 10-in. 4/24/1941 I'm through throwing good love after bad Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-063812 10-in. 4/24/1941 Until tomorrow Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Reynolds Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-063813 10-in. 4/24/1941 Time and time again Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Reynolds Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-063814 10-in. 4/24/1941 Clap your hands on the after beat Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble Musical group  
Victor BS-066192 10-in. 7/8/1941 You can't get lovin' (Where there ain't any love) Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-066193 10-in. 7/8/1941 There goes that song again Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-066194 10-in. 7/8/1941 You were meant for me Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-066195 10-in. 7/8/1941 In Waikiki Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-066196 10-in. 7/8/1941 It's so peaceful in the country Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-066197 10-in. 7/8/1941 You're a natural Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-067522 10-in. 8/1/1941 A new shade of blue Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-067523 10-in. 8/1/1941 I can't believe that you're in love with me Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bob Haymes Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-067524 10-in. 8/1/1941 You betcha my life Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-067525 10-in. 8/1/1941 The wind blows free Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bob Haymes Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-067824 10-in. 9/10/1941 Harlem confusion Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-067825 10-in. 9/10/1941 The magic of magnolias Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bob Haymes Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-067826 10-in. 9/10/1941 B-i-bi Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley ; Bob Chester ; Bob Haymes Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio and vocal ensemble Musical group  
Victor BS-067827 10-in. 9/10/1941 From Maine to California Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-068044 10-in. 10/28/1941 Madelaine Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068045 10-in. 10/28/1941 I wish I had a sweetheart (Like that old sweetheart of mine) Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068046 10-in. 10/28/1941 If I were the moon Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068047 10-in. 10/28/1941 Got something in my eye Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068048 10-in. 10/28/1941 Harlem confusion Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-068432 10-in. 11/27/1941 Winter weather Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068433 10-in. 11/27/1941 Hawaiian war chant (Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai) Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068434 10-in. 11/27/1941 Not a care in the world Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068435 10-in. 11/27/1941 A nickel to my name Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068478 10-in. 12/12/1941 Sailboat in the sky Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BS-068479 10-in. 12/12/1941 No good Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068480 10-in. 12/12/1941 Life would be a cake-walk with you Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-068481 10-in. 12/12/1941 The moment I laid eyes on you Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-071402 10-in. 9/25/1941 Joltin' Joe Di Maggio Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley ; Bob Haymes Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio and vocal ensemble Musical group  
Victor BS-071403 10-in. 9/25/1941 Wait 'til the sun shines, Nellie Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley ; Bob Haymes Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal ensemble Musical group  
Victor BS-071404 10-in. 9/25/1941 This love of mine Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-071405 10-in. 9/25/1941 The clock is fast Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-071406 10-in. 9/25/1941 From Maine to California Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-071856 10-in. 2/17/1942 Tomorrow's sunrise Bob Chester Orchestra ; Gene Howard Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-071857 10-in. 2/17/1942 Sunburst (Theme song) Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-071858 10-in. 2/17/1942 As we walk into the sunset Bob Chester Orchestra ; Gene Howard Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-071859 10-in. 2/17/1942 What to do Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-073400 10-in. 3/4/1942 There are rivers to cross (Before we meet again) Bob Chester Orchestra ; Gene Howard Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-073401 10-in. 3/4/1942 Moonlight Bay Bob Chester Orchestra ; Elisse Cooper ; Four Notes ; Gene Howard Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal quartet Musical group  
Victor BS-073402 10-in. 3/4/1942 Tanning Dr Jekyll's Hyde Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-073403 10-in. 3/4/1942 I do Bob Chester Orchestra ; Gene Howard Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-074380 10-in. 5/27/1942 Strictly instrumental Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BS-074381 10-in. 5/27/1942 Keep the home-fires burning Bob Chester Orchestra ; Rhythm Aires Jazz/dance band, with female and male solos and mixed vocal ensemble Musical group  
Victor BS-074714 10-in. 6/30/1942 Isabella kissed a fella Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-074715 10-in. 6/30/1942 Yesterdays gardenias Bob Chester Orchestra ; Gene Howard Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-074716 10-in. 6/30/1942 By the light of the silvery moon Bob Chester Orchestra ; Gene Howard Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BS-074717 10-in. 6/30/1942 (Nobody knows better than I) He's my guy Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo Musical group  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bob Chester Orchestra," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/304795.

Bob Chester Orchestra. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/304795.

"Bob Chester Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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