Dick James

Dick James (born Reginald Leon Isaac Vapnick; 12 December 1920 – 1 February 1986) was a British music publisher and singer. He and Brian Epstein established the Beatles' publisher Northern Songs. Later, with his son Stephen, James founded the DJM record label and recording studios, which signed Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 12, 1920 (London), Died February 1, 1986 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1948

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 0EA12162 10-in. Bow bells Dick James ; Skyrockets Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Gramophone 0EA12943 10-in. before May 3rd 1948 Nature boy (to love and be loved in return) Dick James Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Gramophone 0EA12944 10-in. 5/3/1948 You can't be true dear Dick James Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Dick," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/372175.

James, Dick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/372175.

"James, Dick." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/372175

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