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Hal McIntyre

Hal McIntyre (born Harold William McIntyre; November 29, 1914, Cromwell, Connecticut – May 5, 1959 Los Angeles, California) was an American saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader.

McIntyre played extensively as a teenager and led his own octet in 1935. Shortly thereafter, he was offered a temporary slot as an alto saxophonist behind Benny Goodman; this lasted only ten days, but Glenn Miller heard of his ability and drafted him as a founding member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, where he played from 1937 to 1941.

Miller encouraged McIntyre to start his own group again, and the McIntyre Orchestra first played in New Rochelle, New York in 1941; the ensemble included vocalists Gloria Van, Ruth Gaylor, and Al Nobel, bassist Eddie Safranski, and saxophonist Allen Eager. They played many major ballrooms throughout the United States, and played overseas for troops during World War II. He toured extensively with songstress Sunny Gale until the summer of '51. He maintained the orchestra into the 1950s, backing The Mills Brothers for their 1952 smash hit "Glow Worm".

He co-wrote the song "Daisy Mae" with Billy May which was recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.

McIntyre was critically injured in an apartment fire in 1959, and died at a hospital a few days later.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 29, 1914 (Cromwell), Died May 5, 1959 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: saxophone, director, clarinet, alto saxophone, arranger, composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 226-250 of 259 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-075253 10-in. 6/2/1942 When you're a long, long way from home Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Jerry Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-075254 10-in. 6/2/1942 Play #49 Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, composer  
Victor BS-075569 10-in. 7/22/1942 It might have been The Four Lyttle Sisters ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Jerry Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and female vocal quartet director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-075570 10-in. 7/22/1942 I'm getting tired so I can sleep Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Jerry Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-075571 10-in. 7/22/1942 Kille kille The Four Lyttle Sisters ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal quartet director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-075572 10-in. 7/22/1942 This is the Army, Mister Jones Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Jack Lathrop Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-075573 10-in. 7/22/1942 You'd be so nice to come home to Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Jerry Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-075574 10-in. 7/22/1942 (As long as you're not in love with anyone else) Why don't you fall in love with me Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Jerry Stuart Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D4AB-0433 10-in. 11/21/1944 Don't fence me in Ruth Gaylor ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Al Nobel Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet director  
Victor D4AB-0434 10-in. 11/21/1944 I'm in a jam with baby Ruth Gaylor ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor D4AB-0435 10-in. 11/21/1944 I'm making believe Ruth Gaylor ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor D4AB-0436 10-in. 11/21/1944 Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, composer  
Victor D4VB-0477 10-in. 12/18/1944 Saturday night (is the loneliest night of the week) Ruth Gaylor ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D4VB-0478 10-in. 12/18/1944 Swanee River Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band arranger, director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D4AB-0521 10-in. 12/29/1944 My funny valentine Ruth Gaylor ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D4AB-0522 10-in. 12/29/1944 I'm gonna see my baby Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Johnny Turnbull Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D5VB-0302 10-in. 2/9/1945 Sentimental journey Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Victor D5VB-0727 10-in. 4/12/1945 I was here when you left me (I'll be here when you get back) Ruth Gaylor ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra Female vocal solo, with vocal quintet and jazz/dance band director  
Victor D5VB-0743 10-in. 5/7/1945 Some Sunday morning Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Frank Lester Male vocal solo, with vocal quintet and jazz/dance band director  
Victor D5VB-0744 10-in. 5/7/1945 I'd do it all over again Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Frank Lester Male vocal solo, with vocal quintet and jazz/dance band director  
Victor D5VB-0745 10-in. 5/7/1945 Autumn serenade Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with humming director  
Victor D5VB-0746 10-in. 5/7/1945 I'll buy that dream Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Frank Lester Male vocal solo, with vocal quintet and jazz/dance band director  
Decca 62058 10-in. 3/22/1937 Peg o' my heart Glenn Miller Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca 62059 10-in. 3/22/1937 Wistful and blue Glenn Miller Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca 62060 10-in. 3/22/1937 How am I to know? Glenn Miller Orchestra instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
(Results 226-250 of 259 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McIntyre, Hal," accessed October 10, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100047.

McIntyre, Hal. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 10, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100047.

"McIntyre, Hal." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 October 2024.

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