Arthur Tracy

Arthur Tracy (25 June 1899 – 5 October 1997) was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer. His performances in theatre, films and radio, along with his recordings, brought him international fame in the 1930s. Late evening radio listeners tuned in to hear announcer David Ross' introduction ("Round the corner and down your way comes The Street Singer") and Tracy's familiar theme song, "Marta, Rambling Rose of the Wildwood."

Birth and Death Data: Born June 25, 1899 (Kamianets-Podilskyi), Died October 5, 1997 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931 - 1944

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, accordion

Notes: Often billed as "The Street Singer."

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 81 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BRC-70119	10-in.	7/10/1931	Marta	Manolo Castro ; Havana Yacht Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus (take 1); with male vocal solo (take 2)	vocalist
Victor	BRC-70121	10-in.	7/10/1931	There's no other girl	Manolo Castro ; Havana Yacht Club Orchestra ; Arthur Tracy	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BRC-70122	10-in.	7/10/1931	I'm all dressed up with a broken heart	Manolo Castro ; Havana Yacht Club Orchestra ; Arthur Tracy	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BRC-70956	10-in.	11/18/1931	Street singer unemployment record	Kenneth Roberts ; Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with announcement	vocalist
Victor	BVE-81027	10-in.	1/4/1934	I'll have the last waltz with Mother	Ray Sinatra ; Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Victor	BS-81028	10-in.	1/4/1934	How was I to know?	Ray Sinatra Orchestra ; Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Victor	BVE-81029	10-in.	1/4/1934	Everything I have is yours	Ray Sinatra ; Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Victor	BS-81030	10-in.	1/4/1934	If I didn't care	Ray Sinatra ; Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Columbia	W152617	10-in.	7/3/1934	A lonely singing fool	Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with accordion	vocalist
Columbia	W152618	10-in.	7/3/1934	Shadows on the pavement	Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with accordion	vocalist
Brunswick	E37247	10-in.	10/8/1931	Marta	Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with accordion	vocalist
Brunswick	E37248	10-in.	10/8/1931	If I have to go on without you	The Street Singer	Male vocal solo, with accordion	vocalist
Brunswick	E37347	10-in.	10/31/1931	Call me darling (Call me sweetheart, call me dear)	Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with accordion	vocalist
Brunswick	E37443	10-in.	12/4/1931	Home	The Street Singer	Male vocal solo, with accordion	vocalist
Brunswick	E37444	10-in.	12/4/1931	Save the last dance for me	The Street Singer	Male vocal solo, with accordion	vocalist
Decca	38353	10-in.	8/20/1934	Love in bloom	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38354	10-in.	8/20/1934	Rollin' home	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38453	10-in.	9/21/1934	The street singer medley, (Your favorites), part 1: Intro-Marta ; Home on the range ; Play to me, gypsy	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38462	10-in.	9/21/1934	The street singer medley, (Your favorites), part 2: Intro-Call me darling ; Masquerade ; Auf wiedersehen, my dear	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38463	10-in.	9/21/1934	I love you truly	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38464	10-in.	9/21/1934	Gypsy love song	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38942	10-in.	11/2/1934	Give me a heart to sing to	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38943	10-in.	11/2/1934	Smoke gets in your eyes	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38944	10-in.	11/2/1934	With every breath I take	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist
Decca	38945	10-in.	11/2/1934	June in January	Arthur Tracy		instrumentalist, accordion, vocalist

(Results 1-25 of 81 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tracy, Arthur," accessed November 19, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.

Tracy, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.

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