Walter Van Brunt
Walter Van Brunt (22 April 1892 – 11 April 1971) was an American tenor known initially for his recordings on Thomas Alva Edison's Blue Amberol Records and later for his role in a scandal involving a stage name and case of adultery. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 22, 1892, Died April 11, 1971
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1933
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, lyricist, composer, vocalist, songwriter, speaker
See Also: Scanlon, Walter
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 596 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-6983 | 10-in. | 4/13/1909 | Summer reminds me of you | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-6984 | 10-in. | 4/13/1909 | The child of a king | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-8117 | 10-in. | 7/16/1909 | Norah McNamara | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-8118 | 10-in. | 7/16/1909 | When I dream in the gloaming of you | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-8119 | 10-in. | 7/16/1909 | It's hard to kiss your sweetheart when the last kiss means good-bye | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10147 | 10-in. | 4/5/1911 | That was before I met you | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10148 | 10-in. | 4/5/1911 | Give your smiles to all the boys, but keep your heart for me | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10149 | 10-in. | 4/5/1911 | My Yiddisha colleen | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10225 | 10-in. | 4/25/1911 | All aboard for Blanket Bay | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10226 | 10-in. | 4/25/1911 | June | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10256 | 10-in. | 5/3/1911 | That railroad rag | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10257 | 10-in. | 5/3/1911 | Two lips | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10258 | 10-in. | 5/3/1911 | I'm just pining for you | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10388 | 10-in. | 5/26/1911 | Any girl looks good in summer | American Quartet ; Walter Van Brunt | Tenor vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10389 | 10-in. | 5/26/1911 | Don't wake me up, I am dreaming | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10626 | 10-in. | 6/29/1911 | It's time to close your drowsy eyes and sleep | John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10627 | 10-in. | 6/29/1911 | The owl in the old oak tree | John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10628 | 10-in. | 6/29/1911 | Let's make love among the roses | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10817 | 10-in. | 7/21/1911 | Vowel sounds | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10821 | 10-in. | 7/21/1911 | Wynken, Blynken and Nod | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10822 | 10-in. | 7/21/1911 | I want a girl just like the girl that married dear old Dad | Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10836 | 10-in. | 7/27/1911 | Billy (She always dreams of Bill) | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10855 | 10-in. | 8/3/1911 | The cottage by the sea | John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10856 | 10-in. | 8/3/1911 | Her bright smile haunts me still | John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-10857 | 10-in. | 8/3/1911 | I'd love to lead a military band | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Van Brunt, Walter," accessed November 4, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106543.
Van Brunt, Walter. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 4, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106543.
"Van Brunt, Walter." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Van Brunt, Walter - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92052300
Wikidata: Walter Van Brunt - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7966330
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/45957697
MusicBrainz: Walter Van Brunt - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/41ece458-7532-4b42-876f-d388545551d2
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