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 151-175 of 630 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-98664	10-in.	1/21/1936	Lovely lady	Vincent Lopez Orchestra ; Stanley Worth	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and whistling	composer
Victor	BS-99086	10-in.	2/13/1936	It's great to be in love again	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-99724	10-in.	2/28/1936	It's great to be in love again	Don Darcy ; Louis King Garcia Swing Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-101671	10-in.	6/5/1936	Let's sing again	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-102430	10-in.	8/7/1936	Picture me without you	Charles Chester ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-102765	10-in.	6/21/1936	Let's sing again	Bob Pope Orchestra ; Nolan Canova	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-102978	10-in.	7/27/1936	Picture me without you	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-02161	10-in.	10/16/1936	There's something in the air	Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-02162	10-in.	10/16/1936	Where the lazy river goes by	Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble	composer
Victor	BS-03005	10-in.	11/5/1936	Where are you	Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-03008	10-in.	11/5/1936	Foolish feelings	Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-03086	10-in.	11/24/1936	Jamboree	Three Esquires ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio	composer
Victor	BS-03206	10-in.	11/12/1936	Where the lazy river goes by	Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-03210	10-in.	11/12/1936	There's something in the air	Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-03246	10-in.	11/18/1936	Where are you?	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-03247	10-in.	11/18/1936	That foolish feeling	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-04951	10-in.	2/22/1937	Did anyone ever tell you?	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-04952	10-in.	2/22/1937	When love is young	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-06850	10-in.	4/8/1937	Top of the town	Clarence Williams’ Washboard Band ; Eva Taylor	Washboard band, with female vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-07130	10-in.	2/18/1937	When love is young	Hotel Charlotte Orchestra ; Jimmie Livingston ; Al Stanland	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-07131	10-in.	2/18/1937	Did anyone ever tell you?	Hotel Charlotte Orchestra ; Jimmie Livingston ; Al Stanland	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-07788	10-in.	4/13/1937	Exactly like you	Kay Thompson Orchestra ; Rhythm Singers	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	composer
Victor	BS-07864	10-in.	4/26/1937	On the sunny side of the street	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	PBS-09690	10-in.	9/6/1937	I can't give you anything but love, baby	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-011742	10-in.	8/19/1937	Where are you	Ben Cutler	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer

(Results 151-175 of 630 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McHugh, Jimmy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.

McHugh, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.

"McHugh, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.