Howard Dietz
Howard Dietz (September 8, 1896 – July 30, 1983) was an American publicist, lyricist, and librettist, best remembered for his songwriting collaboration with Arthur Schwartz. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 8, 1896 (New York City), Died July 30, 1983 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 123 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-39100 | 10-in. | 8/22/1927 | Sentimental silly | International Novelty Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-42472 | 10-in. | 2/23/1928 | That melody of love | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-53497 | 10-in. | 7/9/1929 | Moanin' low | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-53524 | 10-in. | 5/28/1929 | I've made a habit of you | Arden-Ohman Orchestra ; Burt Lorin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-53590 | 10-in. | 6/27/1929 | Moanin' low | Ted Shapiro Orchestra ; Sophie Tucker | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-63616 | 10-in. | 9/3/1930 | Something to remember you by | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-63619 | 10-in. | 9/3/1930 | Lucky seven | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-63626 | 10-in. | 9/5/1930 | Something to remember you by | Helen Morgan | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-69624 | 10-in. | 5/18/1931 | Dancing in the dark | Pennsylvanians ; Three Waring Girls ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio and male vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-69625 | 10-in. | 5/18/1931 | High and low (I've been looking for you) | Pennsylvanians ; Three Waring Girls ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio and male vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-69994 | 10-in. | 6/30/1931 | I love Louisa | Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-69995 | 10-in. | 6/30/1931 | New sun in the sky | Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70141 | 10-in. | 7/31/1931 | Sweet music | Connie’s Inn Orchestra ; Fletcher Henderson ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70204 | 10-in. | 7/24/1931 | Dancing in the dark | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70259 | 10-in. | 9/28/1931 | White heat | Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | LBRC-70264 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 10/5/1931 | The band wagon | Adele Astaire ; Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Orchestra, with female-male vocal duets and solos and speech | lyricist | |
| Victor | LBRC-70265 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 10/5/1931 | The band wagon | Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo, and piano solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70292 | 10-in. | 10/19/1931 | Hoops | Adele Astaire ; Fred Astaire ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73199 | 10-in. | 8/16/1932 | I guess I'll have to change my plan | Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Ramona | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and 2 pianos | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73345 | 10-in. | 8/31/1932 | Louisana hayride | Eliot Everett Orchestra ; James Harkins ; George Stone | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73359 | 10-in. | 9/6/1932 | Alone together | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73360 | 10-in. | 9/6/1932 | A shine on your shoes | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73764 | 10-in. | 10/5/1932 | A rainy day | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73766 | 10-in. | 10/5/1932 | Louisiana hayride | Eva Jessye Choir ; Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Arthur Schwartz | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | LBS-73944 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 11/11/1932 | Music from Flying colors | Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solos and chorus | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dietz, Howard," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104923.
Dietz, Howard. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104923.
"Dietz, Howard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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