Lorenz Hart
Lorenz Milton Hart (May 2, 1895 – November 22, 1943) was an American lyricist and half of the Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart. Some of his more famous lyrics include "Blue Moon"; "The Lady Is a Tramp"; "Manhattan"; "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"; and "My Funny Valentine". |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 2, 1895 (Harlem), Died November 22, 1943 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
Notes: Name appears as Larry Hart in some Victor ledgers.
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 257 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | CVE-34011 | 12-in. | 12/9/1925 | Gems from Dearest enemy | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-35336 | 10-in. | 4/22/1926 | The girl friend | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-35623 | 10-in. | 5/21/1926 | What's the use of talking | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band (takes 5-8); with male vocal duet (takes 1-4) | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-35666 | 10-in. | 6/8/1926 | The blue room | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-35804 | 10-in. | 7/12/1926 | The girl friend | Billy Murray ; Gladys Rice | Female-male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-35948 | 10-in. | 7/29/1926 | The girl friend | Frank Crumit | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-35949 | 10-in. | 7/29/1926 | Mountain greenery | Frank Crumit | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36573 | 10-in. | 10/29/1926 | The blue room | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-37550 | 10-in. | 1/19/1927 | Where's that rainbow? | Bob Borger ; Fran Frey ; George Olsen and his Music ; Bob Rice | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-37569 | 10-in. | 1/25/1927 | A little birdie told me so | Johnny Marvin ; Roger Wolfe Kahn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-40191 | 10-in. | 10/19/1927 | My heart stood still | Melville Gideon | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-40501 | 10-in. | 10/21/1927 | My heart stood still | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-41135 | 10-in. | 12/2/1927 | Thou swell | Johnny Johnson ; Statler Pennsylvanians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | CVE-41465 | 12-in. | 1/24/1928 | My heart stood still | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-43669 | 10-in. | 4/24/1928 | Do I hear you saying (I love you) | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-43670 | 10-in. | 4/25/1928 | You took advantage of me | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-45871 | 10-in. | 7/11/1928 | Do I hear you saying | National Cavaliers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-50949 | 10-in. | 3/18/1929 | With a song in my heart | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Ran Weeks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-50950 | 10-in. | 3/18/1929 | Yours sincerely | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-54869 | 10-in. | 7/16/1930 | Ten cents a dance | Grace Hayes | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-56719 | 10-in. | 9/26/1929 | I can do wonders with you | Harold Lambert ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-56720 | 10-in. | 9/26/1929 | My man is on the make | Belle Mann ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57541 | 10-in. | 11/14/1929 | Why do you suppose? | Franklyn Baur ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57577 | 10-in. | 12/3/1929 | With a song in my heart | Franklyn Baur | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58625 | 10-in. | 1/28/1930 | With a song in my heart | Pennsylvanians ; The Three Girl Friends ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio and piano | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hart, Lorenz," accessed April 17, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103285.
Hart, Lorenz. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 17, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103285.
"Hart, Lorenz." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Hart, Lorenz, 1895-1943 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81097890
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VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/5122279
MusicBrainz: Lorenz Hart - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3fb75d97-5dfd-4e72-9aee-1904aa4268f4
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