Harry Richman

Harry Richman (born Henry Reichman Jr.; August 10, 1895 – November 3, 1972) was an American singer, actor, dancer, comedian, pianist, songwriter, bandleader, and nightclub performer, at his most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. In his peak years, he was one of the highest‐paid performers in show business.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 10, 1895 (Cincinnati), Died November 3, 1972 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, composer, songwriter, lyricist, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 251-271 of 271 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Plaza/ARC 5865 10-in. February 1925 No hot water (Way up in the Bronx) Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Plaza/ARC 5866 10-in. February 1925 Old man's whiskers Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Victor (Canada) [ViC cat 263515-B] 10-in. Winter 1928 C'est vous Hector Pellerin Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano songwriter  
Decca 60391 10-in. 1/26/1936 Life begins when you're in love Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 60392 10-in. 1/26/1936 Let's go Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 60393 10-in. 1/26/1936 Susannah Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 60394 10-in. 1/26/1936 There'll be no South Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 60440 10-in. 2/5/1936 Alone Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 60441 10-in. 2/5/1936 If I should lose you Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4499 9/9/1947 On the sunny side of the street Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4500 9/9/1947 Singing a vagabond song Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4501 9/9/1947 The birth of the blues Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4502 9/9/1947 It all depends on you Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4503 9/13/1947 Exactly like you Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4504 9/13/1947 Puttin' on the Ritz Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4505 9/13/1947 Walking my baby back home Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4506 9/13/1947 There's danger in your eyes, cherie Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4534 11/4/1947 There's danger in your eyes, cherie Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4535 11/4/1947 On the sunny side of the street Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4536 11/4/1947 Singing a vagabond song Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca L 4537 11/4/1947 Walkin' my baby back home Harry Richman vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 251-271 of 271 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Richman, Harry," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.

Richman, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.

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

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620

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