Victor matrix D9VB-0229. A wonderful guy / Henri René ; Fran Warren
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| A wonderful guy (Primary title) | Disc label (BHC verso) |
| South Pacific (Work title) | Disc label (BHC verso) |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Oscar Hammerstein II (lyricist) | |
| Richard Rodgers (composer) | |
| Composer information source: Disc label (BHC). | |
| Personnel | Notes Hide Additional Titles |
| Henri René (conductor) | |
| Fran Warren (vocalist) | |
| Mr. J. Burgess (session supervisor) | |
| Charles R. Grean (session supervisor) | |
| Harry Melnikoff (instrumentalist : violin) | |
- Description: Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
- Instrumentation: 4 violins, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, 2 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 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 and J. Burgess"; "Contractor-violin: Harry Melnikoff." |
| Instrumentation is not confirmed. Victor ledgers indicate that several musicians (the string section and harpist) played only two hours of overtime, but does not specify whether this means there are takes or selections on which these musicians did not perform. |
| Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Format | Note Hide Additional Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1 | Master | Victor 20-3403 | 10-in. | |
| 3/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1 | Master | RCA Victor 47-2897 | 45-rpm | |
| 3/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1 | Master | RCA Camden CAE-314 | 45-rpm | |
| 3/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1A | Unknown |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-0229. A wonderful guy / Henri René ; Fran Warren," accessed December 2, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300012778/D9VB-0229-A_wonderful_guy.
Victor matrix D9VB-0229. A wonderful guy / Henri René ; Fran Warren. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 2, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300012778/D9VB-0229-A_wonderful_guy.
"Victor matrix D9VB-0229. A wonderful guy / Henri René ; Fran Warren." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 2 December 2023.
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