Blanche Merrill
Blanche L. Merrill (born Blanche V. Dreyfoos; July 22/23, 1883 – October 5, 1966) was a songwriter specializing in tailoring her characterizations to specific performers. She is best known for the songs she wrote for Fanny Brice. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 23, 1883 (Philadelphia), Died October 5, 1966 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1927
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 26-27 of 27 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 6655 | 10-in. | 3/7/1919 | Jazz baby | Rachael Grant | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 8189 | 10-in. | 8/11/1921 | I'm looking for a bluebird (To chase my blues away) | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Merrill, Blanche," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104980.
Merrill, Blanche. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104980.
"Merrill, Blanche." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 November 2024.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Merrill, Blanche - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85173113
Wikidata: Blanche Merrill - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q55438957
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