Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra

  • Description: Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, guitar, piano, accordion, string bass, and drums
  • Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Master renumbered by Victor as J1CB-2996.
Ledgers: "L. Joy, present." Ledgers (take [1]1R): "For Mr. Leonard Joy"; "Re-record to improve recording close up open spots also step up lead in on vocals."
Victor ledgers state that members of the orchestra also sing in this selection.
Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor ledgers.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote Hide Additional Titles
6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Hold
6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 [1]1R Master Bluebird B-10783 10-in. Issued from dub made 6/27/1940.

I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra

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℗ © 1940 Sony Music Entertainment.
6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 [1]1R Master Bluebird BY-78 10-in. Issued from dub made 6/27/1940.
6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 [1]1R Master Bluebird WBY-78 45-rpm
6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Not processed

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200045065/BS-051550-I_am_an_American.

Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200045065/BS-051550-I_am_an_American.

"Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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