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 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 63 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-28595 | 10-in. | 9/26/1923 | Dancing honeymoon | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-29335 | 10-in. | 1/22/1924 | Limehouse blues | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-30056 | 10-in. | 5/8/1924 | Limehouse blues | Marcia Freer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-34343 | 10-in. | 1/19/1926 | No one's ever kissed me | International Novelty Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BRC-68237 | 10-in. | 6/16/1931 | Limehouse blues | Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-76722 | 10-in. | 7/11/1933 | Lime house blues | Joe Haymes Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-07382 | 10-in. | 2/26/1937 | Limehouse blues | Vernon Geyer | Organ solo | composer | |
| Victor | MBS-032317 | 10-in. | before November 1939 | Limehouse blues | Conjunto Dupont | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BS-037734 | 10-in. | 6/19/1939 | Limehouse blues | Wingy Manone Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-047078 | 10-in. | 2/20/1940 | Limehouse blues | Larry Clinton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-047605 | 10-in. | 2/7/1940 | Limehouse blues | Curly Hicks ; Taproom Boys | Washboard band | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-055484 | 10-in. | 3/14/1941 | Limehouse blues | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-067792 | 10-in. | 9/13/1941 | Limehouse blues | Artists vary | Jazz/dance sextet | composer | |
| Columbia | 81550 | 10-in. | 2/11/1924 | Limehouse blues | Columbians Dance Orchestra De Luxe | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W147416 | 10-in. | 12/11/1928 | Limehouse blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 75909 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Bubbly, selection, part 1 | Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 75910 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Bubbly, selection, part 2 | Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 75911 | 12-in. | approximately May 1917 | Reckless Reggie | Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Jack Hulbert | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 75913 | 12-in. | approximately May 1917 | Little cottage | Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Gerald Kirby ; Winnie Melville | Vocal duet with chorus and orchestra | composer | |
| 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 | composer | |
| Columbia | 75915 | 12-in. | approximately May 1917 | My cousins | Philip Braham ; Gilbert Childs ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 75916 | 12-in. | approximately May 1917 | Your sympathetic smile | Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard ; Gerald Kirby | Vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| 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 | composer | |
| 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 | composer | |
| Columbia | 75921 | 12-in. | approximately May 1917 | Maid of Japan | Philip Braham ; Comedy Theatre Orchestra ; Teddie Gerard | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Braham, Philip," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107674.
Braham, Philip. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107674.
"Braham, Philip." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Philip Braham
Discogs: Philip Braham
Allmusic: Philip Braham
IMDb: Philip Braham
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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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