Victor matrix D5VB-1150. It's a grand night for singing / Mahlon Merrick Orchestra ; Larry Stevens

TitleSource
It's a grand night for singing (Primary title)Disc label (BHC verso)
State fair [Motion picture] (Work title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Oscar Hammerstein II (lyricist)
Richard Rodgers (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotes Hide Additional Titles
Larry Stevens (vocalist)
Mahlon Merrick Orchestra (Musical group)
Eli E. Oberstein (session supervisor)
Mahlon Merrick (conductor)
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 6 violins, 2 violas, cello, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, guitar, piano, string bass, harp, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers indicate that takes 1B and 1C were electrically transferred from take 1 on 12/4/1945 "to supply OMD with additional masters," and takes 1D and 1E were electrically transferred from take 1 on 1/18/1946. Both transfer sessions took place at Victor's New York City studio #6.
Victor ledgers: "Eli Oberstein, present"; "Contractor: David Klein."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote Hide Additional Titles
11/12/1945 Hollywood, California 1L Unknown
11/12/1945 Hollywood, California 1 Destroy
11/12/1945 Hollywood, California 1A Destroy
11/12/1945 Hollywood, California [1]1B Master/hold Victor 20-1776 10-in. Issued from dub of take 1 made 12/4/1945.
11/12/1945 Hollywood, California [1]1C Hold Dub of take 1 made 12/4/1945.
11/12/1945 Hollywood, California [1]1D Master Victor 20-1776 10-in. Issued from dub of take 1 made 1/18/1946.
11/12/1945 Hollywood, California [1]1E Unknown Dub of take 1 made 1/18/1946.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D5VB-1150. It's a grand night for singing / Mahlon Merrick Orchestra ; Larry Stevens," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300003834/D5VB-1150-Its_a_grand_night_for_singing.

Victor matrix D5VB-1150. It's a grand night for singing / Mahlon Merrick Orchestra ; Larry Stevens. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300003834/D5VB-1150-Its_a_grand_night_for_singing.

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