Victor matrix D9VB-2449. The big dipper / Tony Martin ; Henri René

TitleSource
The big dipper (Primary title)Victor ledgers
Authors and ComposersNotes
Eddie Pola (songwriter)
Irving Taylor (songwriter)
George Wyle (songwriter)
Composer information source: Sheet music.
PersonnelNotes
Tony Martin (vocalist)
Henri René (leader)
Charles R. Grean (A & R representative)
Additional Information
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 8 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, French horn, guitar, piano, string bass, harp, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used"; "Contractor-Violin: 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
10/31/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 20-3883 10-in.
10/31/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 47-3883 45-rpm
10/31/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-2449. The big dipper / Tony Martin ; Henri René," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014528/D9VB-2449-The_big_dipper.

Victor matrix D9VB-2449. The big dipper / Tony Martin ; Henri René. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014528/D9VB-2449-The_big_dipper.

"Victor matrix D9VB-2449. The big dipper / Tony Martin ; Henri René." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.

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