Philip Braham

Philip Braham (18 June 1881 – 2 May 1934) was an English composer of the early twentieth century, chiefly associated with theatrical work. From 1914, he composed music for such musicals and revues as Theodore & Co (1916) and London Calling! (1923), including several revues produced by André Charlot. His best-known song is "Limehouse Blues," which has been recorded by many artists. He wrote for film in the 1930s.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1881, Died May 2, 1934

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1920

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, director

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 75909 12-in. approximately 1917 Bubbly, selection, part 1 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75910 12-in. approximately 1917 Bubbly, selection, part 2 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75911 12-in. approximately May 1917 Reckless Reggie Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Jack Hulbert Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75912 12-in. approximately May 1917 Have you forgotten? Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Jack Hulbert ; Phyllis Monkman Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75913 12-in. approximately May 1917 Little cottage Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Gerald Kirby ; Winnie Melville Vocal duet with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75914 12-in. approximately May 1917 Keep us loving, little girlies Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Gerald Kirby Male vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75915 12-in. approximately May 1917 My cousins Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75916 12-in. approximately May 1917 Your sympathetic smile Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard ; Gerald Kirby Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75917 12-in. approximately May 1917 Honey, won't you miss me Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75918 12-in. approximately May 1917 Raggin' thro the Rye Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75919 12-in. approximately May 1917 She'd a hole in her stocking Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75920 12-in. approximately May 1917 Hawaiian butterfly Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra and chorus conductor  
Columbia 75921 12-in. approximately May 1917 Maid of Japan Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76175 12-in. approximately 1918 Tails up, selection, part 1 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76176 12-in. approximately 1918 Tails up, selection, part 2 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76177 12-in. approximately July 1918 The twinkle in her eye Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76178 12-in. approximately July 1918 The curfew Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76179 12-in. approximately July 1918 The apache rag Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76180 12-in. approximately July 1918 Wild thyme Philip Braham ; Clifford Cobbe ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Vocal duet with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76181 12-in. approximately July 1918 Let's all go raving mad Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76182 12-in. approximately July 1918 Any little things Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76183 12-in. approximately July 1918 Gnee 'ah Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76184 12-in. approximately July 1918 The special cop Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76185 12-in. approximately July 1918 The servants' ball Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76186 12-in. approximately July 1918 The old bran pie Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76625 12-in. approximately October 1919 I did feel a dreadfully ass Philip Braham ; Jack Hulbert ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76626 12-in. approximately October 1919 Nuthin' at all Philip Braham ; Jack Hulbert ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Titmuss Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76627 12-in. approximately October 1919 Perfumes of Rosine Philip Braham ; José de Moraes ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Titmuss Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76628 12-in. approximately October 1919 PIccadilly Jim Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Titmuss Female vocal solo, with orchestra and chorus conductor  
Columbia 76629 12-in. approximately October 1919 Lay of the languid golfer Philip Braham ; Jack Hulbert ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Comic monologue conductor  
Columbia 76630 12-in. approximately October 1919 Hullo! Philip Braham ; Jack Hulbert ; Beatrice Lillie ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76631 12-in. approximately October 1919 By the camp fire Philip Braham ; Beatrice Lillie ; José de Moraes ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76632 12-in. approximately October 1919 Won't you come along, Mary Philip Braham ; Beatrice Lillie ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76633 12-in. approximately October 1919 A striking dip Jack Barker ; Philip Braham ; Beatrice Lillie ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; Rebla ; Jack Tully Vocal quartet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76634 12-in. approximately October 1919 Chong Philip Braham ; Odette Myrtil ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76635 12-in. approximately October 1919 The vamp Philip Braham ; Odette Myrtil ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra and chorus conductor  
Columbia 76636 12-in. approximately October 1919 Philomela Philip Braham ; Odette Myrtil ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Violin solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76655 12-in. approximately 10/19/1919 Pip-pip, toot-toot Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; J. Russel Robinson Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76656 12-in. approximately 1919 Bran pie, selection, part 1 Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76657 12-in. approximately 1919 Bran pie, selection, part 2 Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76658 12-in. approximately October 20, 1919 That wonderful lamp Philip Braham ; Beatrice Lillie ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76659 12-in. approximately October 20, 1919 I'm going 'way back home Philip Braham ; Beatrice Lillie ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76660 12-in. approximately October 20, 1919 Someone else may be there Philip Braham ; Beatrice Lillie ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76794 12-in. approximately 1920 Bran pie, selection, part 3 Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76795 12-in. approximately 1920 Bran pie, selection, part 4 Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76796 12-in. approximately 2/18/1920 When the company's gone Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; Lee White Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76797 12-in. approximately 2/18/1920 Wintertime Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra ; Lee White Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Braham, Philip," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/305373.

Braham, Philip. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/305373.

"Braham, Philip." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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