Eric Maschwitz
Albert Eric Maschwitz OBE (10 June 1901 – 27 October 1969), sometimes credited as Holt Marvell, was an English entertainer, writer, editor, broadcaster and broadcasting executive. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Birmingham (city in the West Midlands, England), Died October 27, 1969 (London (capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter
Notes: His name has appeared as "Holt Marvell" in Victor ledgers.
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 1-25 of 26 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-101256 | 10-in. | 5/27/1936 | These foolish things remind me of you | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-102763 | 10-in. | 6/21/1936 | These foolish things remind me of you | Bob Pope Orchestra ; Nolan Canova | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-102976 | 10-in. | 7/27/1936 | The world is mine | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-0762 | 10-in. | 9/30/1936 | The world is mine (Tonight) | Nino Martini | Re-recording : Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-044309 | 10-in. | 12/4/1939 | At the Balalaika | Californians ; Eddie Holly ; Abe Lyman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-044557 | 10-in. | 1/4/1940 | At the Balalaika | Wayne King Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-054667 | 10-in. | 7/31/1940 | These foolish things remind me of you | Yvette | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-056114 | 10-in. | 9/16/1940 | Two dreams met | Yvette | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-056115 | 10-in. | 9/16/1940 | I'm in the mood for love | Yvette | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-056481 | 10-in. | 10/11/1940 | A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square | Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-057020 | 10-in. | 10/23/1940 | A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square | Dick Todd | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-057315 | 10-in. | 10/25/1940 | A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square | Tommy Ryan ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-071783 | 10-in. | 2/9/1942 | These foolish things remind me of you | Benny Carter ; Mark Warnow Orchestra ; Barry Wood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and saxophone solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-072425 | 10-in. | 6/12/1942 | He wears a pair of silver wings | Gordon Jenkins ; Dinah Shore | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-075068 | 10-in. | 6/2/1942 | He wears a pair of silver wings | Alvino Rey Orchestra ; Alyce King | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-075207 | 10-in. | 5/19/1942 | He wears a pair of silver wings | Californians ; Abe Lyman ; Billy Sherman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | E0VB-5539 | 10-in. | 8/31/1950 | A rainy day refrain | Mindy Carson | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | D5VB-1060 | 10-in. | 6/8/1945 | These foolish things remind me of you | Artie Shaw Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | B19496 | 10-in. | 6/30/1936 | These foolish things | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Gramophone | 0EA2769 | 10-in. | 4/9/1936 | These foolish things remind me of you | Roy Fox Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| MGM | 24448 | 12-in. | 12/31/1937 | Balalaika | MGM Studio Orchestra ; Vocalist(s) (unidentified; MGM Studios) | Vocal soloist(s), with orchestra and chorus | lyricist | |
| MGM | 24449 | 12-in. | 12/31/1937 | Balalaika | MGM Studio Orchestra ; Vocalist(s) (unidentified; MGM Studios) | Vocal soloist(s), with orchestra and chorus | lyricist | |
| MGM | 24450 | 12-in. | 12/31/1937 | Balalaika | MGM Studio Orchestra ; Vocalist(s) (unidentified; MGM Studios) | Vocal soloist(s), with orchestra and chorus | lyricist | |
| MGM | 24451 | 12-in. | 12/31/1937 | Balalaika | MGM Studio Orchestra ; Vocalist(s) (unidentified; MGM Studios) | Vocal soloist(s), with orchestra | lyricist | |
| MGM | 24452 | 12-in. | 12/31/1937 | Balalaika | MGM Studio Orchestra ; Vocalist(s) (unidentified; MGM Studios) | Vocal soloist(s), with orchestra and chorus | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Maschwitz, Eric," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104944.
Maschwitz, Eric. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104944.
"Maschwitz, Eric." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
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LCNAR: Maschwitz, Eric, 1901-1969 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85151644
Wikidata: Eric Maschwitz - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1351469
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/23153688
MusicBrainz: Eric Maschwitz - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a13ede92-5e64-43ac-a5a6-5bf00afc3eaf
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/198274 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/198274
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