Philip Braham

Philip Braham (18 June 1881 – 2 May 1934) was an English composer of the early twentieth century, chiefly associated with theatrical work. From 1914, he composed music for such musicals and revues as Theodore & Co (1916) and London Calling! (1923), including several revues produced by André Charlot. His best-known song is "Limehouse Blues," which has been recorded by many artists. He wrote for film in the 1930s.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1881, Died May 2, 1934

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1920

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, director

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 47 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 75909 12-in. approximately 1917 Bubbly, selection, part 1 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75910 12-in. approximately 1917 Bubbly, selection, part 2 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75911 12-in. approximately May 1917 Reckless Reggie Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Jack Hulbert Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75912 12-in. approximately May 1917 Have you forgotten? Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Jack Hulbert ; Phyllis Monkman Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75913 12-in. approximately May 1917 Little cottage Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Gerald Kirby ; Winnie Melville Vocal duet with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75914 12-in. approximately May 1917 Keep us loving, little girlies Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Gerald Kirby Male vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75915 12-in. approximately May 1917 My cousins Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75916 12-in. approximately May 1917 Your sympathetic smile Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard ; Gerald Kirby Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75917 12-in. approximately May 1917 Honey, won't you miss me Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75918 12-in. approximately May 1917 Raggin' thro the Rye Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75919 12-in. approximately May 1917 She'd a hole in her stocking Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 75920 12-in. approximately May 1917 Hawaiian butterfly Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra and chorus conductor  
Columbia 75921 12-in. approximately May 1917 Maid of Japan Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76175 12-in. approximately 1918 Tails up, selection, part 1 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76176 12-in. approximately 1918 Tails up, selection, part 2 Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76177 12-in. approximately July 1918 The twinkle in her eye Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76178 12-in. approximately July 1918 The curfew Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76179 12-in. approximately July 1918 The apache rag Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76180 12-in. approximately July 1918 Wild thyme Philip Braham ; Clifford Cobbe ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Vocal duet with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76181 12-in. approximately July 1918 Let's all go raving mad Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard Female vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76182 12-in. approximately July 1918 Any little things Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76183 12-in. approximately July 1918 Gnee 'ah Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76184 12-in. approximately July 1918 The special cop Philip Braham ; Jack Buchanan ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Vocal duet, with orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76185 12-in. approximately July 1918 The servants' ball Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra Male vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra conductor  
Columbia 76186 12-in. approximately July 1918 The old bran pie Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Phyllis Monkman Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
(Results 1-25 of 47 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Braham, Philip," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/305373.

Braham, Philip. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/305373.

"Braham, Philip." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/305373

External Sources

Wikipedia: Philip Braham

Discogs: Philip Braham

Allmusic: Philip Braham

IMDb: Philip Braham

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Braham, Philip, 1881-1934 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97853155

Wikidata: Philip Braham - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7183267

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/49429248

MusicBrainz: Philip Braham - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/cf610737-9b08-4be3-84d2-b2bc3e97f615

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