Victor matrix D9VB-2573. I'll never be free / Annisteen Allen ; Big John Greer ; Lucky Millinder Orchestra

TitleSource
I'll never be free (Primary title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Bennie Benjamin (songwriter)
George Weiss (songwriter)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotes
Lucky Millinder Orchestra (Musical group)
Annisteen Allen (vocalist)
Big John Greer (vocalist)
Harry Melnikoff (leader)
Lucky Millinder (other)Role not specified.
Henri René (conductor)
Stephen H. Sholes (A & R representative)
Additional Information
  • Description: Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 3 clarinets, 2 French horns, guitar, piano, string bass, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used"; "Leader-Contractor: Harry Melnikoff."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
11/22/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 20-3622 10-in.
11/22/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 47-3128 45-rpm
11/22/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-2573. I'll never be free / Annisteen Allen ; Big John Greer ; Lucky Millinder Orchestra," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014617/D9VB-2573-Ill_never_be_free.

Victor matrix D9VB-2573. I'll never be free / Annisteen Allen ; Big John Greer ; Lucky Millinder Orchestra. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014617/D9VB-2573-Ill_never_be_free.

"Victor matrix D9VB-2573. I'll never be free / Annisteen Allen ; Big John Greer ; Lucky Millinder Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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