Jimmy McHugh

James Francis McHugh (July 10, 1894 – May 23, 1969) was an American composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from the 1920s to the 1950s, he is credited with over 500 songs. His songs were recorded by many artists, including Chet Baker, June Christy, Bing Crosby, Deanna Durbin, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Adelaide Hall, Billie Holiday, Beverly Kenney, Bill Kenny, Peggy Lee, Carmen Miranda, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, and Dinah Washington.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 10, 1894 (Boston), Died May 23, 1969 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1918 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, leader, piano, lyricist

Notes: Name also appears on disc labels as Jimmy McCue.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 476-500 of 624 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	E27269	10-in.	4/4/1928	Collegiana	Dick Robertson ; Ed Smalle	Male vocal duet, with violin and piano	composer
Brunswick	E27528	10-in.	5/10/1928	I can’t give you anything but love	Meyer Davis ; Al Shayne ; Swanee Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	composer
Brunswick	E27624	10-in.	5/31/1928	I can’t give you anything but love	Louisiana Rhythm Kings ; Red Nichols	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E27629	10-in.	6/1/1928	I must have that man!	Libby Holman	Female vocal solo, with guitar and piano	composer
Brunswick	E27901	10-in.	7/27/1928	Doin’ the new low-down	Hotsy Totsy Gang ; Elisabeth Welch	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	composer
Brunswick	E27902	10-in.	7/27/1928	Digga digga do	Hotsy Totsy Gang ; Elisabeth Welch	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	composer
Brunswick	E27913	10-in.	7/30/1928	I can’t give you anything but love	Mary Dixon	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	E28014	10-in.	8/9/1928	I can’t give you anything but love	Harold Arlen	Male vocal solo, with piano	composer
Brunswick	E28057	10-in.	8/14/1928	Bandanna babies	Blackbirds Orchestra ; Lew Leslie	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E28058	10-in.	8/14/1928	Magnolia’s wedding day	Blackbirds Orchestra ; Lew Leslie	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E28059	10-in.	8/14/1928	I must have that man	Blackbirds Orchestra ; Adelaide Hall ; Lew Leslie	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	E28060	10-in.	8/14/1928	Baby	Blackbirds Orchestra ; Adelaide Hall ; Lew Leslie	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	E28061	10-in.	8/14/1928	Dixie	Adelaide Hall	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	E28107	10-in.	8/17/1928	I can’t give you anything but love	Harry Richman	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	E28327	10-in.	10/2/1928	I must have that man!	Five Pennies ; Red Nichols	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E28395	10-in.	10/30/1928	I must have that man!	Broadway Broadcasters	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E28470	10-in.	10/12/1928	I can’t give you anything but love	Meyer Davis ; Al Shayne ; Swanee Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Brunswick	E28491	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	Bon soir, cherie	Newport Tuxedo Inn Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal	composer
Brunswick	E28604	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	I must have that man!	Lanin's Syncopators	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E28668	10-in.	approximately Nov. 1928	I can’t give you anything but love	The Park Inn Good Timers	Jazz/dance band, with vocal	composer
Brunswick	E28685	10-in.	11/15/1928	I can’t give you anything but love	Eddie Peabody	Banjo solo	composer
Brunswick	E29064	10-in.	1/14/1929	Futuristic rhythm	Hotsy Totsy Gang	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	composer
Brunswick	E29065	10-in.	1/14/1929	Out where the blues begin	Hotsy Totsy Gang	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	composer
Brunswick	E29319	10-in.	2/20/1929	Futuristic rhythm	Louisiana Rhythm Kings	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E29320	10-in.	2/20/1929	Out where the blues begin	Louisiana Rhythm Kings	Jazz/dance band	composer

(Results 476-500 of 624 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McHugh, Jimmy," accessed July 12, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.

McHugh, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 12, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.

"McHugh, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 12 July 2024.