Arthur Korb

Arthur Korb (June 21, 1909 – March 16, 2003) was an American songwriter of popular music songs.

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Harvard University, earning the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts there. In 1953 Korb joined ASCAP.

Among the songs which he wrote were "Acres of Diamonds," "Autumn Avenue," "The Fool of the Year," "Go On with the Wedding," "A Man Is Ten Feet Tall," "My Truly True Love," "She's Gonna Be Mine," "Take Me Home," "It Takes Time", and "Tell Me."

The song "It Takes Time" was recorded by Louis Armstrong, Doris Day, Benny Goodman and Johnny Mercer among others.

One of his collaborators was Milton Yakus, the owner of the former Ace Recording Studios in Boston, Massachusetts.

Korb died in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2003.


Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1909, Died March 16, 2003

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-0650 10-in. 3/12/1947 It takes time Louis Armstrong Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor D9VB-2445 10-in. 10/26/1949 Acres of diamonds (mountains of gold) Rosalie Allen ; Elton Britt ; Skytoppers Female-male vocal duet, with string band songwriter  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Korb, Arthur," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/357158.

Korb, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/357158.

"Korb, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/357158

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