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. According to historian Stanley Green, Dietz and Schwartz were "most closely identified with the revue form of musical theatre."
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Birth and Death Data: Born New York City (most populous city in the United States), Died July 30, 1983 (New York City (most populous city in the United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 128 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 December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104923.
Dietz, Howard. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104923.
"Dietz, Howard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
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LCNAR: Dietz, Howard, 1896-1983 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85138358
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Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/204827 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/204827
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