Victor matrix E0VB-3778. (Dance to the music of) the ocarina / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men

TitleSource
(Dance to the music of) the ocarina (Primary title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Call me madam (Work title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Irving Berlin (lyricist)
Irving Berlin (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotes
Freddy Martin Orchestra (Musical group)
Merv Griffin (vocalist)
Martin Men (Vocal group)
Freddy Martin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Freddy Martin (director)
Henri René (A & R representative)
Additional Information
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 8 violins, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 guitars, 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
9/11/1950 Hollywood, California 1 Master Victor 20-3926 10-in.
9/11/1950 Hollywood, California 1 Master RCA Victor 47-3926 45-rpm
9/11/1950 Hollywood, California 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix E0VB-3778. (Dance to the music of) the ocarina / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men," accessed January 7, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300017324/E0VB-3778-Dance_to_the_music_of_the_ocarina.

Victor matrix E0VB-3778. (Dance to the music of) the ocarina / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 7, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300017324/E0VB-3778-Dance_to_the_music_of_the_ocarina.

"Victor matrix E0VB-3778. (Dance to the music of) the ocarina / Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 7 January 2026.

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