Alan Jay Lerner

Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986) was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, and later Burton Lane, he created some of the world's most popular and enduring works of musical theatre both for the stage and on film. Lerner won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 31, 1918 (New York City), Died June 14, 1986 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-0689 10-in. 3/24/1947 Almost like being in love Larry Green ; Larry Green Orchestra Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-0691 10-in. 3/24/1947 The heather on the hill Larry Green ; Larry Green Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1772 10-in. 10/21/1947 Almost like being in love Marion Bell ; Charles Fredericks ; Thomas Lender Jones Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D7VB-2075 10-in. 11/14/1947 There but for you go I Kaye Choir ; Sammy Kaye ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Recitation, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-2872 10-in. 12/21/1947 Here I'll stay Don Cornell ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-2873 10-in. 12/21/1947 Green-up time Kaydets ; Laura Leslie ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Female vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band lyricist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lerner, Alan Jay," accessed November 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/359390.

Lerner, Alan Jay. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/359390.

"Lerner, Alan Jay." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/359390

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