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 151-175 of 271 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick E35922 10-in. 1/13/1931 Walkin’ my baby back home Grace Johnston Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick E36046 10-in. 2/10/1931 One little raindrop Will Osborne and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick E36057 10-in. 2/11/1931 Just a gigolo Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E36058 10-in. 2/11/1931 When your lover has gone Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E36220 10-in. 3/4/1931 One little raindrop Seger Ellis Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Brunswick E36304 10-in. 3/11/1931 One little raindrop Dick Robertson Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Brunswick E36652 10-in. 4/23/1931 (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time Hal Kemp Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E36679 10-in. 5/1/1931 (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time Dick Robertson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E36835 10-in. 5/29/1931 (There ought to be a) Moonlight saving time Hal Kemp Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E36842 10-in. 6/3/1931 You don’t need glasses (To see I’m in love) Harry Reser ; Six Jumping Jacks Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick E36909 10-in. 7/7/1931 Help yourself to happiness Casa Loma Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick E2599-E2601 10-in. 3/9/1926 I don’t believe it, but say it again Vanderbilt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick E2954-E2956 10-in. 4/30/1926 I found a round-a-bout way to heaven Kensington Serenaders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E3030-E3031 10-in. 5/12/1926 Blue bonnet, you make me feel blue Tuxedo Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E3584-E3585 10-in. 7/30/1926 The birth of the blues Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E3586-E3587 10-in. 7/30/1926 Lucky day Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E3621-E3623 10-in. 8/5/1926 The birth of the blues Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E3624-E3626 10-in. 8/5/1926 Lucky day Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E3783-E3784 10-in. 9/16/1926 I don’t believe it, but say it again Bessie Coldiron Female vocal solo, with piano composer  
Brunswick E3795-E3796 10-in. 9/17/1926 I want to be known as Susie’s “feller” Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E3797-E3798 10-in. 9/17/1926 Here I am Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E3820-E3821 10-in. 9/23/1926 I don’t believe it, but say it again Bessie Coldiron Female vocal solo, with piano composer  
Brunswick E3826-E3827 10-in. 9/24/1926 Here I am Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E3828-E3829 10-in. 9/24/1926 I want to be known as Susie’s “feller” Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E4407-E4409 10-in. 1/24/1927 Blue skies Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 151-175 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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