Bea Wain

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Bea Wain

Beatrice Ruth Wain (April 30, 1917 – August 19, 2017) was an American Big Band-era singer and radio personality born in the Bronx, New York City. She had several hits with Larry Clinton and His Orchestra, including "My Reverie", "Deep Purple", and "Heart and Soul". Wain and announcer Andre Baruch, her husband, co-hosted radio programs from the 1940s to the 1980s.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 30, 1917 (New York City), Died August 19, 2017 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, lyricist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 110 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-021026	10-in.	2/24/1938	A Gypsy told me	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-021027	10-in.	2/24/1938	I can't face the music	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-021673	10-in.	3/31/1938	Cry, baby, cry	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-021674	10-in.	3/31/1938	College humor	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet	vocalist
Victor	BS-021675	10-in.	3/31/1938	Stolen heaven	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-021676	10-in.	3/31/1938	You'll be reminded of me	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-021677	10-in.	3/31/1938	Stop and reconsider	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-021678	10-in.	3/31/1938	Who do you think I saw last night?	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-022672	10-in.	4/29/1938	How to win friends and influence people	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-022674	10-in.	4/29/1938	I married an angel	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-022675	10-in.	4/29/1938	If it rains, who cares!	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-022676	10-in.	4/29/1938	Ferdinand the Bull	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-023717	10-in.	6/22/1938	There's a brand new picture in my picture frame	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-023720	10-in.	6/22/1938	Put your heart in a song	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-023721	10-in.	6/22/1938	I'm gonna lock my heart (And throw away the key)	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-023722	10-in.	6/22/1938	Night shades	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-024048	10-in.	7/16/1938	The yam	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-024049	10-in.	7/16/1938	My reverie	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-024423	10-in.	8/1/1938	A pretty girl milking her cow	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-024424	10-in.	8/1/1938	My heart at thy sweet voice	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-024425	10-in.	8/1/1938	You never know	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-024427	10-in.	8/1/1938	At long last love	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-026686	10-in.	9/1/1938	Summer souvenirs	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-026689	10-in.	9/1/1938	Old folks	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-026690	10-in.	9/1/1938	Heart and soul	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	vocalist

(Results 26-50 of 110 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wain, Bea," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102209.

Wain, Bea. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102209.

"Wain, Bea." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.