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.

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Recordings (Results 626-630 of 630 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia (U.K.) WA8764 10-in. between approximately February 25th 1929 and April 3rd 1929 I must have that man Gilt Edged Four ; Josephine Trix Female vocal solo, with instrumental quartet composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WB5141 10-in. 2/10/1933 Canzone d'amore cubano Gabrè Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL6339 10-in. 10/25/1937 Où êtes vous? Jean Solar ; Wal-Berg Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL6713 10-in. 5/20/1938 J'aime siffler Jo Bouillon ; Orchestre Jo Bouillon ; Tommy Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL7046 10-in. 4/21/1939 I can't give you anything but love Orchestre Victor ; Boris Sarbek ; Gus Viseur Instrumental ensemble composer  
(Results 626-630 of 630 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McHugh, Jimmy," accessed October 23, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.

McHugh, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 23, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.

"McHugh, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080

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