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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 298 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-98120	10-in.	11/15/1935	Alone	George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Johnny McKeever	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-101062	10-in.	4/6/1936	Would you	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-101531	10-in.	4/24/1936	Would you?	George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Johnny McKeever	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBVE-293	10-in.	4/26/1927	Hold me in your arms again	Art Hickman's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-03551	10-in.	12/9/1936	Smoke dreams	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-03905	10-in.	12/24/1936	Smoke dreams	Johnny Hamp Orchestra ; Johnny McAfee	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBS-09511	10-in.	6/10/1937	I'm feelin' like a million	George Hamilton ; Music Box Music	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBS-09513	10-in.	6/10/1937	Sun showers	George Hamilton ; Music Box Music	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-010208	10-in.	5/17/1937	Yours and mine	Bill Dillard ; Teddy Hill NBC Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-010209	10-in.	5/17/1937	I'm feelin' like a million	Bill Dillard ; Teddy Hill NBC Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-010363	10-in.	5/28/1937	Yours and mine	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-010641	10-in.	6/11/1937	Sun showers	Ann Seaton ; Willie Farmer Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-030157	10-in.	11/23/1938	I cried for you	Jayne Dover ; Van Alexander Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-030301	10-in.	11/22/1938	I cried for you	Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-035322	10-in.	3/21/1939	I cried for you	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	PBS-036292	10-in.	6/22/1939	I'll remember	Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-037679	10-in.	6/23/1939	I'll remember	Mary Dugan ; Larry Clinton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-038160	10-in.	7/28/1939	The moon is low	Terry Allen ; Larry Clinton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-040694	10-in.	8/29/1939	Good morning	Rose Blane ; Californians ; Abe Lyman	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-041479	10-in.	9/20/1939	Good morning	Kaydets ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye	Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BS-048742	10-in.	4/8/1940	My wonderful one, let's dance	Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-054772	10-in.	8/13/1940	Our love affair	Bea Wain	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-055502	10-in.	8/8/1940	Our love affair	Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-055543	10-in.	8/29/1940	Our love affair	Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-066194	10-in.	7/8/1941	You were meant for me	Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 101-125 of 298 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freed, Arthur," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

Freed, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

"Freed, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.