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Henry Glover

Henry Bernard Glover (May 21, 1921 – April 7, 1991) was an American songwriter, arranger, record producer and trumpet player. In the music industry of the time, Glover was one of the most successful and influential black executives. He gained eminence in the late 1940s, primarily working for the independent (and white-owned) King label. His duties included operating as a producer, arranger, songwriter (occasionally utilizing the alias of Henry Bernard), engineer, trumpet player, talent scout, A&R man, studio constructor, while later in his career he became the owner of his own label. Glover worked with country, blues, R&B, pop, rock, and jazz musicians, and he helped King Records to become one of the largest independent labels of its time. Thanks to the efforts of family, friends and fans, Glover's hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas celebrated the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2021 by inducting him into the downtown "Walk of Fame," the Mayor's "Proclamation," "Key to the City," and named a parklet "Henry Glover Way," along Black Broadway after him. In 2018, Glover was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the King Records 75th Anniversary. In 2013, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 21, 1921 (Cincinnati), Died April 7, 1991 (St. Albans)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1944 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, songwriter, composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E1VB-1756 10-in. 4/12/1951 When you love (you should love from the heart) Big John Greer ; The Rhythm Rockers (Big John Greer) Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D7VB-2871 10-in. 12/21/1947 I love you, yes I do Don Cornell ; Kaydets ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D9VB-0082 10-in. 1/11/1949 No one, no sweeter than you Deep River Boys Male vocal solo with vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble composer  
Decca 72406 10-in. 10/4/1944 That's the stuff you gotta watch Buddy Johnson Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72407 10-in. 10/4/1944 One of them good ones Buddy Johnson Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72408 10-in. 10/4/1944 They all say I'm the biggest fool Buddy Johnson Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72409 10-in. 10/4/1944 Fine brown frame Buddy Johnson Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72410 10-in. 10/4/1944 If you never return Buddy Johnson Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72949 10-in. 6/22/1945 Someday Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72950 6/22/1945 [Unknown title(s)] Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72951 6/22/1945 [Unknown title(s)] Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72952 10-in. 6/22/1945 All the time Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72953 10-in. 6/22/1945 How big can you get little man Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 74098 10/3/1947 Don't hesitate too long Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 74099 10/3/1947 Tonight he sailed again Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 74100 10/3/1947 Bersark boogie (All the time Aff) Lucky Millinder Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Glover, Henry," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/317977.

Glover, Henry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/317977.

"Glover, Henry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/317977

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