Victor matrix E0VB-4994. Say when / Four Tunes
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| Say when (Primary title) | Victor ledgers |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Jimmie Mercer (composer) | |
| Jimmie Mercer (lyricist) | |
| Composer information source: Victor ledgers. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| Four Tunes () | |
| D. Bergman (A & R representative) | |
| Pat Best (leader) | |
| Pat Best (vocalist) | |
| Pat Best (instrumentalist : guitar) | |
| Jimmy Gordon (vocalist) | |
| J. Harris (instrumentalist : drums) | |
| Ellis Larkins (instrumentalist : piano) | Ledgers: "Contractor-piano." |
| M. Lowe (instrumentalist : guitar) | |
| Jimmie Nabbie (vocalist) | |
| Danny Owens (vocalist) | |
| Beverly (Beverley) Peer (instrumentalist : string bass) | |
Additional Information
- Description: Male vocal quartet, with instrumental ensemble
- Instrumentation: 2 guitars, piano, string bass, and drums
- Category: Vocal
- Language: English
- Master Size: 10-in.
| Notes |
|---|
| Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used." |
| The Victor BHC for this matrix has not been found. It is likely, but not confirmed, that issued takes derive from this matrix as the song in question has not surfaced in other session ledgers. The master take is not confirmed. |
| Source(s): Victor ledgers. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/1950 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] | 1 | Master | Victor 20-3881 | |
| 7/17/1950 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] | 1 | Master | RCA Victor 47-3881 | |
| 7/17/1950 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] | 1A | Unknown |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix E0VB-4994. Say when / Four Tunes," accessed January 9, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300018184/E0VB-4994-Say_when.
Victor matrix E0VB-4994. Say when / Four Tunes. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 9, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300018184/E0VB-4994-Say_when.
"Victor matrix E0VB-4994. Say when / Four Tunes." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 9 January 2026.
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