Billy Rose

Billy Rose

Billy Rose (born William Samuel Rosenberg; September 6, 1899 – February 10, 1966) was an American impresario, theatrical showman, lyricist and columnist. For years both before and after World War II, Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows such as Billy Rose's Crazy Quilt (1931), Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose's Aquacade (1937), and Carmen Jones (1943). As a lyricist, he is credited with many songs, notably "Don't Bring Lulu" (1925), "Tonight You Belong To Me" (1926), "Me and My Shadow" (1927), "More Than You Know" (1929), "Without a Song" (1929), "It Happened in Monterrey" (1930), and "It's Only a Paper Moon" (1933). Despite his accomplishments, Rose may be best known today as the husband of famed comedian and singer Fanny Brice (1891–1951).

Birth and Death Data: Born September 6, 1899 (The Bronx), Died February 10, 1966 (Montego Bay)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1918 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, author

Notes: Sometimes appears on disc labels as William Rose.

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

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 693 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-67565	10-in.	9/28/1931	I'm for you a hundred per cent	Parker Gibbs ; Ted Weems Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BVE-67745	10-in.	12/30/1930	He's not worth your tears	Gene Austin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67756	10-in.	1/5/1931	He's not worth your tears	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67788	10-in.	1/13/1931	Would you like to take a walk (Sump'n good'll come from that)	Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67790	10-in.	1/13/1931	Cheerful little earful	National Cavaliers	Male vocal quartet, with piano	lyricist
Victor	ABRC-69917	10-in.	6/9/1931	I found a million dollar baby (In a five and ten cent store)	Sam Johnson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-77015	10-in.	9/22/1933	Just a year ago to-night	Jan Garber Orchestra ; Lew Palmer	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-77645	10-in.	9/11/1933	It's only a paper moon	Peggy Healy ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-77681	10-in.	9/15/1933	It's only a paper moon	Hotel Montclair Orchestra ; Larry Murphy ; Bill Scotti	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78092	10-in.	10/5/1933	It's only a paper moon	Ray Sinatra ; Conrad Thibault	Baritone vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BS-78589	10-in.	11/24/1933	Suddenly	Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-78858	10-in.	12/15/1933	Got the jitters	Isham Jones Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81772	10-in.	3/2/1934	I wonder who's keeping him now	Ramona	Female vocal solo, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BS-81941	10-in.	3/16/1934	The house is haunted (By the echo of your last good-bye)	Al Mitchell Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81988	10-in.	3/27/1934	The house is haunted	Park Avenue Boys ; Ramona	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-83817	10-in.	8/3/1934	Beautiful face have a heart!	Dan Hornsby ; Perry Bechtel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-84108	10-in.	8/17/1934	Have a little dream on me	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-87866	10-in.	2/2/1935	Here comes the show boat	Gunter Hotel Orchestra ; Mack Rogers	Jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	BS-92920	10-in.	8/2/1935	The girl I left behind me	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBVE-331	10-in.	5/29/1927	Pretty little thing	Herman Kenin Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-01912	10-in.	12/22/1936	The night is young and you're so beautiful	Wayne King Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	BS-03504	10-in.	12/1/1936	The night is young and you're so beautiful	George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Johnny McKeever	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBS-09533	10-in.	6/25/1937	Gone with the dawn	George Hamilton ; Music Box Music ; Lee Norton	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-010343	10-in.	5/26/1937	Happy birthday to love	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-010344	10-in.	5/26/1937	Strangers in the dark	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 126-150 of 693 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rose, Billy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104074.

Rose, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104074.

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