Kay Thompson

Kay Thompson (born Catherine Louise Fink; November 9, 1909 – July 2, 1998) was an American author, singer, vocal arranger, vocal coach, composer, musician, dancer, actress, and choreographer. She became famous for creating the Eloise children's books and for her role in the movie Funny Face.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 9, 1909 (St. Louis), Died July 2, 1998 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, leader, lyricist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor PBS-79375 10-in. 9/25/1934 Take a number from one to ten Tom Coakley ; Palace Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-07785 10-in. 4/13/1937 Carelessly Kay Thompson Orchestra ; Rhythm Singers Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble vocalist, leader  
Victor BS-07786 10-in. 4/13/1937 There's a lull in my life Kay Thompson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo leader, vocalist  
Victor BS-07787 10-in. 4/13/1937 It had to be you Kay Thompson Orchestra ; Rhythm Singers Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and female vocal ensemble vocalist, leader  
Victor BS-07788 10-in. 4/13/1937 Exactly like you Kay Thompson Orchestra ; Rhythm Singers Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal ensemble vocalist, leader  
Victor D5VB-0818 10-in. 10/31/1945 Love on a Greyhound bus Norton Sisters ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Decca 76436 6/1/1950 That old feeling Kay Thompson vocalist  
Decca 76437 6/1/1950 Was that the human thing to do Kay Thompson vocalist  
Decca L 5061 6/24/1949 'Bout you 'n me Kay Thompson vocalist  
Decca L 5062 6/24/1949 Now that I need you Kay Thompson vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Thompson, Kay," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107155.

Thompson, Kay. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107155.

"Thompson, Kay." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107155

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