Melville Gideon

Melville J. Gideon (May 21, 1884, New York City – November 11, 1933, London) was an American composer, lyricist and performer of ragtime music, composing many themes for hit Broadway musicals including The Co-Optimists and The Beauty Spot. He was also a director, producer and performer.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 21, 1884 (New York City), Died November 11, 1933 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1916 - 1929

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	DB197	10-in.	5/2/1929	You were meant for me	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	DB198	10-in.	5/22/1929	Broadway melody	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	DB199	10-in.	5/22/1929	I used to love her in the moonlight	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	[Br (U.K.) cat 203-a]	10-in.	November 1928	'S wonderful	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	[Br (U.K.) cat 203-b]	10-in.	November 1928	My one and only	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	[Br (U.K.) cat 204-b]	10-in.	Nov. 1928	Roll away, clouds	Melville Gideon	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

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Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gideon, Melville," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/331105.

Gideon, Melville. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/331105.

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