Ben Homer

Ben Homer (born Benjamin Hozer, 27 June 1917, Meriden, Connecticut – 12 February 1975, Los Angeles, California) was an American songwriter, composer and arranger.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 27, 1917 (Meriden), Died February 12, 1975

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-041605 10-in. 8/8/1939 Shoot the sherbet to me Herbert Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer, lyricist  
Victor BS-047743 10-in. 3/4/1940 Chester's choice Bob Chester Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BS-071402 10-in. 9/25/1941 Joltin' Joe Di Maggio Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley ; Bob Haymes Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio and vocal ensemble composer  
Victor D5VB-0302 10-in. 2/9/1945 Sentimental journey Hal McIntyre Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D5VB-0362 10-in. 8/13/1945 Home country Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Homer, Ben," accessed November 19, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109557.

Homer, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109557.

"Homer, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109557

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