Bert Kalmar

Bert Kalmar (February 10, 1884 – September 18, 1947) was an American songwriter, who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. He was also a screenwriter.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 16, 1884 (New York City), Died September 18, 1947 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1946

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

Notes: Also seen as "Kalman" on disc labels and Victor ledgers.

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 289 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-034260 10-in. 3/8/1939 Only when you're in my arms Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Victor PBS-036159 10-in. 4/28/1939 Ain't cha comin' out? Kenny Baker ; Nathaniel Finston Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BS-037676 10-in. 6/22/1939 Ain't cha comin' out? Tex Beneke ; Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Marion Hutton Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet lyricist  
Victor BS-038407 10-in. 7/17/1939 This heart of mine Tommy Ryan ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-040249 10-in. 7/5/1939 This heart of mine Vincent Lopez ; Sonny Schuyler ; Suave Swing Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-041586 10-in. 8/18/1939 Who's sorry now? Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-046842 10-in. 2/6/1940 Take your girlie to the movies Blue Barron ; Ronny Snyder Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor D6VB-3420 10-in. 12/13/1946 The egg and I Mary Marlow ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia 19242 10-in. 2/17/1911 Cancel that wedding march Gene Greene Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 19273 10-in. 4/10/1911 In the land of harmony Arthur Collins Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 19379 10-in. 5/22/1911 He's coming back Blossom Seeley Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 19782 10-in. 3/4/1912 Movin' man, don't take my baby grand Elida Morris Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 19879 10-in. 5/10/1912 Movin' man, don't take my baby grand Fred Watson Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 38223 10-in. 8/26/1912 The ghost of the violin Maurice Burkhart Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 38288 10-in. 9/20/1912 The ghost of the violin Columbia Quartette Male vocal quartet, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 38860 10-in. 5/17/1913 Everybody snap your fingers with me Eddie Weston Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 38904 10-in. 6/4/1913 Everybody snap your fingers with me Al Jolson Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 38998 10-in. 8/22/1913 Where did you get that girl? Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 39286 10-in. 3/17/1914 They don't hesitate any more William J. Halley Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 39516 10-in. 7/31/1914 California and you Henry Burr ; Albert Campbell Male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 39869 10-in. 2/17/1915 You are the rose that never will die Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 39899 10-in. 2/27/1915 Moonlight on the Rhine Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 45688 10-in. 5/25/1915 If you can't get a girl in the summer time Ada Jones ; Will C. Robbins Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 45905 10-in. 7/31/1915 Floating down the old Green River Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 46230 10-in. 12/1/1915 I work eight hours, I sleep eight hours, that leaves eight for love Nora Bayes Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 76-100 of 289 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kalmar, Bert," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104888.

Kalmar, Bert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104888.

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