Merv Griffin
Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television show host and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer, later appearing in film and on Broadway. From 1965 to 1986, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show. Griffin also created the game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune through his production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment. |
Birth and Death Data: Born San Mateo, Died August 12, 2007 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1948 - 1957
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 49 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | E0VB-3509 | 10-in. | 1/10/1950 | The song is you | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3510 | 10-in. | 1/10/1950 | I've told every little star | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3522 | 10-in. | 1/23/1950 | (Put another nickel in) Music! Music! Music! | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3556 | 10-in. | 2/20/1950 | Did a tear fall | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3620 | 10-in. | 4/24/1950 | Home cookin' | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3621 | 10-in. | 4/24/1950 | Sam's song | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3622 | 10-in. | 4/24/1950 | Did-ee, did-ee do right by you | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3625 | 10-in. | 4/24/1950 | Mambo jambo | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3637 | 10-in. | 5/1/1950 | The 3rd man theme | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal solo and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3638 | 10-in. | 5/1/1950 | Mem'ry island | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal solo and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3744 | 10-in. | 8/1/1945 | Sleigh ride | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo and male vocal group | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3745 | 10-in. | 8/1/1950 | Christmas time | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo and male vocal group | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3776 | 10-in. | 9/11/1950 | Where do I go from you | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | E0VB-3778 | 10-in. | 9/11/1950 | (Dance to the music of) the ocarina | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | D8VB-3439 | 10-in. | 12/16/1948 | Once in love with Amy | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | D8VB-3441 | 10-in. | 12/16/1948 | You was! | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0512 | 10-in. | 1/20/1949 | So tired | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0513 | 10-in. | 1/20/1949 | 1400 Dream Street | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0515 | 10-in. | 1/20/1949 | Let's put out the lights and go to sleep | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0528 | 10-in. | 2/1/1949 | Weddin' day | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0535 | 10-in. | 2/2/1949 | The little old church near Leicester Square | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0536 | 10-in. | 2/2/1949 | Havin' a wonderful wish (time you were here) | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0538 | 10-in. | 2/2/1949 | My one and only Highland fling | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men | Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0586 | 10-in. | 4/7/1949 | If you could care | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0587 | 10-in. | 4/7/1949 | Portrait of Jennie | Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Griffin, Merv," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/318960.
Griffin, Merv. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/318960.
"Griffin, Merv." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.
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LCNAR: Griffin, Merv, 1925-2007 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79144769
Wikidata: Merv Griffin - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q598344
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MusicBrainz: Merv Griffin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/234a106a-b458-4f9c-ad21-8fa2762cb0b3
Fast: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1442656 - http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1442656
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