Ralph Rainger

Ralph Rainger ( Reichenthal; October 7, 1901 – October 23, 1942) was an American composer of popular music principally for films.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 7, 1901 (New York City), Died October 23, 1942 (California)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, lyricist, arranger, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 209 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-75713 10-in. 4/4/1933 Look what I've got Peggy Healy ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-75714 10-in. 4/4/1933 In the park in Paree Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Jane Vance Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-75730 10-in. 4/6/1933 A guy what takes his time High Hatters [Peggy English Orchestra] Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist, composer  
Victor BS-75731 10-in. 4/6/1933 A guy what takes his time Harlem Hannah and her Hot Boys Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist, composer  
Victor BS-76015 10-in. 4/14/1933 In the park in Paree Paul Tremaine Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-76482 10-in. 6/20/1933 Thank heaven for you Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-77076 10-in. 10/25/1933 In a one room flat Elmo Tanner ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-77078 10-in. 10/25/1933 I'm a lover of Paree Elmo Tanner ; Ted Weems Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-80948 10-in. 10/30/1934 June in January Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Norman Ruvell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-80949 10-in. 10/30/1934 With every breath I take Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Norman Ruvell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-80950 10-in. 10/30/1934 Here is my heart Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Norman Ruvell Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-82514 10-in. 5/10/1934 Do I love you? Isham Jones Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-82522 10-in. 5/14/1934 Take a lesson from the lark George Gould ; Ted Hanson ; Normandie Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-83348 10-in. 10/5/1934 With every breath I take Richard Himber ; Joey Nash ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-83353 10-in. 6/29/1934 Love in bloom Jack Fulton ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-83394 10-in. 7/18/1934 Love In bloom Central Park Casino Orchestra ; Ernie Holst ; Norman Moon Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-84436 10-in. 10/5/1934 June in January Richard Himber ; Joey Nash ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-84912 10-in. 11/2/1934 Here is my heart Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-86238 10-in. 11/23/1934 With every breath I take Dan McDonnell Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BS-86239 10-in. 11/23/1934 June in January Dan McDonnell Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BS-86255 10-in. 11/26/1934 Love in bloom Hazel Glenn Female vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BVE-89204 10-in. 3/8/1935 Junio en Enero Marimba Pan-Americana Marimba band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-89509 10-in. 4/1/1935 Then it isn't love Don Reid ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble composer  
Victor BS-89745 10-in. 5/4/1935 I wished on the moon Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-89765 10-in. 5/9/1935 Hate to talk about myself Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
(Results 26-50 of 209 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rainger, Ralph," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109746.

Rainger, Ralph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109746.

"Rainger, Ralph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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