Victor matrix D9VB-2251. A thousand violins / Henri René Orchestra ; Tony Martin

TitleSource
A thousand violins (Primary title)Disc label (BHC verso)
The great lover [Motion picture] (Work title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ray Evans (songwriter)
Jay Livingston (songwriter)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotes
Tony Martin (vocalist)
Henri René Orchestra (Musical group)
Charles R. Grean (A & R representative)
Henri René (conductor)
Additional Information
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 8 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 2 flutes, oboe, clarinet, French horn, guitar, piano, string bass, harp, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used"; "Violin-contractor: Harry 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
9/15/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 20-3582 10-in.
9/15/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 47-3078 45-rpm
9/15/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-2251. A thousand violins / Henri René Orchestra ; Tony Martin," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014372/D9VB-2251-A_thousand_violins.

Victor matrix D9VB-2251. A thousand violins / Henri René Orchestra ; Tony Martin. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014372/D9VB-2251-A_thousand_violins.

"Victor matrix D9VB-2251. A thousand violins / Henri René Orchestra ; Tony Martin." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.

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