Arthur Freed

Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals, and both were directed by Vincente Minnelli. In addition, he produced and was also a co-lyricist for the film Singin' in the Rain.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 9, 1894 (Charleston), Died April 12, 1973 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 298 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BRC-72595	10-in.	5/18/1932	With my sweetie in the moonlight (Under dreamy southern skies)	California Cavaliers ; Buddy Rogers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	ESHQ-72878	8-in.	6/13/1932	When the lights are soft and low	The New Yorkers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-73104	10-in.	7/13/1932	It was so beautiful	George Olsen and his Music	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-73114	10-in.	7/14/1932	Somewhere in the West	Donald Novis	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BS-73723	10-in.	9/30/1932	We're alone	Thelma Nevins ; Sid Peltyn Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-73864	10-in.	10/25/1932	Fit as a fiddle	Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	LBS-73942	10-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	11/10/1932	Dance selections	Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solos and chorus	lyricist
Victor	BS-74696	10-in.	12/16/1932	It's winter again	Isham Jones Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-75032	10-in.	2/2/1933	A white house of our own	Jack Fulton ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-75317	10-in.	2/26/1933	Meet me in the gloaming	Don Bestor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	LBS-75320	10-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	2/26/1933	Dance medley	Don Bestor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-75427	10-in.	4/24/1933	The chant of the jungle	Tom and Roy	Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	lyricist
Victor	BS-75488	10-in.	4/27/1933	We're together again	Merry Macs	Soprano and male vocal trio, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BS-75490	10-in.	4/27/1933	Love songs of the Nile	Merry Macs	Soprano and male vocal trio, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BS-75536	10-in.	3/17/1933	Meet me in the gloaming	Frances Langford	Female vocal solo, with instrumental quintet	lyricist
Victor	BS-76073	10-in.	5/2/1933	Love songs of the Nile	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Howard Phillips	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-76090	10-in.	5/5/1933	Love songs of the Nile	Ted Holt ; Jack Berger Hotel Astor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-76099	10-in.	5/5/1933	We're together again	Little Jack Little Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-76467	10-in.	6/15/1933	Hold your man	Florence Case ; Don Bestor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BS-76845	10-in.	8/4/1933	Hold your man	Andrea Marsh ; Ted Weems Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-77356	10-in.	12/14/1933	Temptation	Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78060	10-in.	10/2/1933	We'll make hay while the sun shines	Ernie Holst ; Hotel Lexington Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78150	10-in.	10/11/1933	Beautiful girl	Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78151	10-in.	10/11/1933	I'm dancing on a rainbow	Maurice Cross ; Don Bestor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78165	10-in.	10/11/1933	We'll make hay while the sun shines	Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Frank Luther	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 51-75 of 298 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freed, Arthur," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

Freed, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

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