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 101-125 of 271 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W152266 10-in. 8/15/1932 It was so beautiful Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia W351015 10-in. 5/9/1931 (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time Selvin’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh 9545 10-in. 3/1/1926 Say it again Castle of Paris Orchestra ; Emerson Gill ; Pinkey Hunter Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
OKeh 9706 10-in. June 1926 I found a round-about way to heaven Alma Rotter Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
OKeh 9784 10-in. 6/24/1926 Blue bonnet Lloyd Turner ; Villa Venice Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh S-73048 10-in. Dec. 1924 Will you remember me? Hotel Pennsylvania Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh 73961 10-in. Jan. 1926 Where the huckleberries grow Earl Rickard Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet lyricist  
OKeh 74079 10-in. Mar. 1926 Burgundy Peerless Entertainers Vocal ensemble, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
OKeh 74415 10-in. 11/10/1926 My baby knows how Sam Lanin ; Melody Sheiks Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
OKeh W80200 10-in. 11/5/1926 I love the moonlight Markel's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W80220 10-in. 11/19/1926 Rags Alma Rotter Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio songwriter  
OKeh W80228 10-in. 11/30/1926 My baby knows how Seger Ellis Male vocal solo, with piano songwriter  
OKeh W80384 10-in. 2/3/1927 Muddy water Vaughn De Leath Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh W80710 10-in. 4/8/1927 C'est vous (It's you) Will Perry Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
OKeh W80730 10-in. 4/14/1927 Muddy water The Goofus Five Jazz/dance ensemble, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble composer  
OKeh W81300 10-in. 9/1/1927 Rose of the Volga Sophie Tucker Female vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
OKeh W403655 10-in. 1/21/1930 Singing a vagabond song Ed Kirkeby Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
OKeh W403657 10-in. 1/21/1930 There's danger in your eyes, chérie Ed Kirkeby Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
OKeh W404011 10-in. 5/13/1930 Ro-ro-rollin' along Ed Kirkeby Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
OKeh W404841 10-in. 2/10/1931 One little raindrop Phil Dannenberg Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick 14895-14898 10-in. 2/10/1925 Will you remember me? Ray Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick E4705 10-in. 3/15/1927 So blue Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E7267 10-in. 4/10/1928 Ida! Sweet as apple cider Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E7268 10-in. 4/10/1928 Away down South in heaven Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick XE22492 12-in. 4/18/1927 It all depends on you Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with violin vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 101-125 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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