Victor matrix D9VB-2200. The blossoms on the bough / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin

TitleSource
The blossoms on the bough (Primary title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Sammy Gallop (lyricist)
Carl Sigman (composer)
Composer information source: Victor ledgers.
PersonnelNotes
Merv Griffin (vocalist)
Freddy Martin Orchestra (Musical group)
Mr. J. Csida (A & R representative)
Charles R. Grean (A & R representative)
Freddy Martin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Freddy Martin (director)
Additional Information
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 7 violins, viola, 5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, guitar, piano, string bass, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
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
8/29/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 20-3590 10-in.
8/29/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 47-3089 45-rpm
8/29/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-2200. The blossoms on the bough / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014330/D9VB-2200-The_blossoms_on_the_bough.

Victor matrix D9VB-2200. The blossoms on the bough / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014330/D9VB-2200-The_blossoms_on_the_bough.

"Victor matrix D9VB-2200. The blossoms on the bough / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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