Victor matrix D9VB-0126. Why can't you behave / Alfred Drake ; Lehman Engel Orchestra ; Jane Pickens

TitleSource
Why can't you behave (Primary title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Kiss me Kate (Work title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Cole Porter (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotes
Lehman Engel Orchestra (Musical group)
Alfred Drake (vocalist)
Jane Pickens (vocalist)
Lehman Engel (conductor)
Charles R. Grean (A & R representative)
Stephen H. Sholes (A & R representative)
Henri René (session supervisor)
Additional Information
  • Description: Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 5 violins, 2 violas, cello, bass, 4 clarinets, 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, guitar, piano, harp, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used"; "A & R Rep: Messers: C. Grean, S. Sholes and H. Rene"; "Contractor: Harry Melnikoff."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
1/24/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 20-3353 10-in.
1/24/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 47-2903 45-rpm
1/24/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-0126. Why can't you behave / Alfred Drake ; Lehman Engel Orchestra ; Jane Pickens," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300012678/D9VB-0126-Why_cant_you_behave.

Victor matrix D9VB-0126. Why can't you behave / Alfred Drake ; Lehman Engel Orchestra ; Jane Pickens. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300012678/D9VB-0126-Why_cant_you_behave.

"Victor matrix D9VB-0126. Why can't you behave / Alfred Drake ; Lehman Engel Orchestra ; Jane Pickens." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.

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