Eddie Pola

Edward Pola (June 23, 1907 – November 3, 1995) was an actor, radio/television producer, and songwriter.

Pola was born Sidney Edward Pollacsek in New York City, the son of Ida (Friedmann) and Alexander Pollacsek, who were Hungarian Jews.

In the 1920s, Pola began to write songs. He scored one of England's first sound films, Harmony Heaven (1930). Toward the end of the decade, he moved to the United States. He produced the radio comedy The Alan Young Show, as well as dramatic radio programs. He continued as a producer, moving to television in the 1950s.

His most famous songs include:

  • "I Didn't Slip, I Wasn't Pushed, I Fell" (co-written with George Wyle)
  • "I Love the Way You Say 'Good Night'" (co-written with George Wyle)
  • "I Said My Pajamas (and Put on My Pray'rs)" (co-written with George Wyle)
  • "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" (co-written with George Wyle)
  • "Quicksilver" (co-written with George Wyle and Irving Taylor)
  • "Till The Lights Of London Shine Again" (co-written with Tommie Connor)

In the 1980s, Pola taught Creative Writing to elementary school students at Smiley Elementary School in Redlands, California.

Pola died in Jackson County, Oregon.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 23, 1907, Died November 3, 1995 (Jackson County)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931 - 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist, composer

Notes: Also known as Eddy Pola and Edward Pola.

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Recordings (Results 26-35 of 35 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D9VB-2559 10-in. 11/18/1949 I said my pajamas (and put on my pray'rs) Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor D9VB-2785 10-in. 12/16/1949 Quicksilver Rosalie Allen ; Elton Britt ; Skytoppers Female-male vocal duet, with string band songwriter  
Columbia W151264 10-in. 2/3/1931 We can live on love Smith Ballew Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W152461 10-in. 8/21/1933 Marching along together Ben Bernie and All the Lads ; Manny Prager Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet songwriter  
Columbia W152556 10-in. 11/14/1933 I raised my hat Bob Bunch ; Enric Madriguera Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W152672 10-in. 1/11/1934 I was in the mood Jerry Cooper ; Emil Coleman and his Palais Royal Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia HCO3965 10-in. 12/8/1949 Poison ivy Gene Autry Male vocal solo, with string band songwriter  
Columbia CO47810 10-in. 4/11/1952 Whistle my love George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band songwriter  
Gramophone 0EA1869 10-in. 11/3/1935 The girl with the dreamy eyes Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal songwriter  
Gramophone 0EA1870 10-in. 11/3/1935 Orchids to my lady Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal lyricist  
(Results 26-35 of 35 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pola, Eddie," accessed November 19, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/112467.

Pola, Eddie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/112467.

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

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