Victor matrix D9VB-1631. The shade went up / Johnny Bradford ; Henri René

TitleSource
The shade went up (Primary title)Victor ledgers
Authors and ComposersNotes
Hal David (songwriter)
Leonard Whitcup (songwriter)
Composer information source: Victor ledgers.
PersonnelNotes
Johnny Bradford (vocalist)
Henri René (conductor)
Charles R. Grean (session supervisor)
J. Williams (session supervisor)
Additional Information
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 4 violins, viola, cello, 4 saxophones, trumpet, guitar, piano, string bass, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: Union musicians used"; "A & R Rep: Messers. D. Grean and J. Williams"; "Violin-contractor: H. Melnikoff."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
6/13/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 20-3512 10-in.
6/13/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 47-2988 45-rpm
6/13/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-1631. The shade went up / Johnny Bradford ; Henri René," accessed January 5, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300013904/D9VB-1631-The_shade_went_up.

Victor matrix D9VB-1631. The shade went up / Johnny Bradford ; Henri René. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 5, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300013904/D9VB-1631-The_shade_went_up.

"Victor matrix D9VB-1631. The shade went up / Johnny Bradford ; Henri René." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 5 January 2026.

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