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 76-81 of 81 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	GB 7407	10-in.	9/22/1935	East of the sun	Arthur Tracy	vocalist
Decca	GB 7408	10-in.	9/22/1935	The wheel of the wagon is broken	Arthur Tracy	vocalist
Decca	GB 7472	10-in.	1/5/1936	Stranded	Arthur Tracy	vocalist
Decca	GB 7473	10-in.	1/5/1936	Nirewana	Arthur Tracy	vocalist
Decca	GB 7475	10-in.	1/5/1936	We were meant to meet again	Arthur Tracy	vocalist
Decca	GB 7477	10-in.	1/5/1936	The whistlin' waltz	Arthur Tracy	vocalist

(Results 76-81 of 81 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tracy, Arthur," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.

Tracy, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.

"Tracy, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.