Robert Wells
Robert Wells (born Robert Levinson, October 15, 1922 – September 23, 1998) was an American songwriter, composer, screenwriter and television producer. During his early career, he collaborated with Mel Tormé, writing several hit songs, most notably "The Christmas Song" in 1945. Later, he became a prolific writer and producer for television, for such shows as The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, as well as for numerous variety specials, such as If They Could See Me Now, starring Shirley MacLaine. He was nominated for several Academy Awards and won six Emmys and a Peabody Award. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Raymond (city in Pacific County, Washington, United States), Died September 23, 1998 (Santa Monica (beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | E0VB-3811 | 10-in. | 2/24/1950 | Ask me no questions (and I'll tell you no lies) | Mindy Carson ; Don Cornell | Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | E0VB-4498 | 10-in. | 8/2/1950 | What can you do? | Frankie Carle Orchestra ; Alan Simms | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | E0VB-5187 | 10-in. | 8/15/1950 | Swingin' doors | Gene Krupa Orchestra ; Bobby Soots | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-0432 | 10-in. | 1/24/1947 | Born to be blue | Charlie Spivak Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-1337 | 10-in. | 9/3/1947 | The Christmas song (merry Christmas to you) | Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Tony Martin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | D8VB-4145 | 10-in. | 12/28/1948 | I can't think of a thing to do | Charles R. Grean ; Eve Young | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D9VB-0232 | 10-in. | 3/1/1949 | I'll do the same for you | Bill Lawrence ; Henri René ; Fran Warren | Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | D9VB-0956 | 10-in. | 3/19/1949 | Lucille | Johnny Bradford | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | D9VB-2249 | 10-in. | 9/15/1949 | Speak a word of love (I wish, I wish) | Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren | Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wells, Robert," accessed December 25, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/359266.
Wells, Robert. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 25, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/359266.
"Wells, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 25 December 2025.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Robert Wells
Discogs: Robert Wells
Allmusic: Robert Wells
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LCNAR: Wells, Robert, 1922-1998 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no92022991
Wikidata: Robert Wells - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7350962
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/6145971348232330996
MusicBrainz: Robert Wells - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5ca1bbb8-5438-4c40-9625-a4e79c261186
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1961309 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1961309
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