Lionel Newman

Lionel Newman (January 4, 1916 – February 3, 1989) was an American conductor, pianist, and film and television composer. He won the Academy Award for Best Score of a Musical Picture for Hello Dolly! with Lennie Hayton in 1969. He is the brother of Alfred Newman and Emil Newman, uncle of composers Randy Newman, David Newman, Thomas Newman, Maria Newman, and grandfather of Joey Newman. His 11 nominations contribute to the Newmans being the most nominated Academy Award extended family, with a collective 92 nominations in various music categories.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 14, 1916 (New Haven), Died February 3, 1989 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, composer, songwriter

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-025300 10-in. 8/12/1938 The cowboy and the lady Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor D7VB-1161 10-in. 11/13/1947 Ramblin' around Tex Beneke ; Tex Beneke Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor D7VB-1417 10-in. 7/22/1947 Sentimental souvenirs Three Suns Instrumental trio songwriter  
Victor D7VB-1637 10-in. 9/22/1947 My flame went out last night Louis Prima Orchestra ; Louis Prima Male vocal solo, with vocal group jazz/dance band composer  
Victor D7VB-3073 10-in. 12/29/1947 The morning glory road Arthur Malvin ; Ray McKinley Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Decca 87097 11/29/1954 (There's no business like) Show business Ethel Merman conductor  
Decca 87098 11/29/1954 Play a simple melody Dan Dailey conductor  
Decca 87099 11/29/1954 After you get what you want, you don't want it Dolores Gray conductor  
Decca 87100 11/29/1954 If you believe Ethel Merman ; Johnnie Ray conductor  
Decca 87101 11/29/1954 There's no business like show business Dan Dailey ; Mitzi Gaynor conductor  
Decca 87102 11/29/1954 When the midnight choo choo leaves for Alabam' Dan Dailey conductor  
Decca 87103 11/29/1954 After you get what you want, you don't want it Dolores Gray ; Johnnie Ray conductor  
Decca 87104 11/29/1954 Lany Dolores Gray ; Donald O'Connor conductor  
Decca 87105 11/29/1954 Heat wave Mitzi Gaynor ; Dolores Gray ; Ethel Merman conductor  
Decca 87106 11/29/1954 Alexander's ragtime band, part 1 Dan Dailey ; Mitzi Gaynor conductor  
Decca 87107 11/29/1954 Alexander's ragtime band, part 2 Dan Dailey ; Mitzi Gaynor ; Donald O'Connor ; Johnnie Ray conductor  
Decca L 10042 1957 Boy on a dolphin Mary Kaye ; Lionel Newman conductor  
Columbia (U.K.) CL8727 10-in. 11/8/1949 Sais-tu Guy Luypaerts ; Tino Rossi Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Newman, Lionel," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109860.

Newman, Lionel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109860.

"Newman, Lionel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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