Victor matrix D6VB-2171. The prettiest song in the whole world / Lehman Engel ; The Sportsmen ; Dame May Whitty

TitleSource
The prettiest song in the whole world (Primary title)Disc label
Part 1 (Part name)Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
J. S. Lloyd (lyricist)Role not confirmed.
Joseph Stein (lyricist)Role not confirmed.
Lehman Engel (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotes Hide Additional Titles
Dame May Whitty (speaker)Narrator.
Lehman Engel (conductor)
The Sportsmen (Vocal group)
Walter S. Heebner (A & R representative)
Mischa Russell (instrumentalist : violin)
Olcott Vail (instrumentalist : violin)
Felix Slatkin (instrumentalist : violin)
Peter Ellis (instrumentalist : violin)
Nicholas Pisani (instrumentalist : violin)
Alvin Dinkin (instrumentalist : viola)
Paul Robyn (instrumentalist : viola)
Eleanor Slatkin (instrumentalist : cello)
Louis Singer (instrumentalist : drums)
Sylvia Ruderman (instrumentalist : flute)
Gordon Pope (instrumentalist : oboe)
Donald O. Christlieb (instrumentalist : bassoon)
Russell A. Cheever (instrumentalist : clarinet)
Alfred Brain (instrumentalist : French horn)
William J. Atkinson (instrumentalist : trombone)
Origene LaFraniera (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Rafael Méndez (instrumentalist : trumpet)
John M. Clyman, Jr. (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Ann B. Mason (instrumentalist : harp)
Simon Green (instrumentalist : string bass)
Norma L. Zimmer (vocalist : soprano vocal)Member, The Sportsmen.
Marty Sperzel (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
William T. Days (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Max Smith (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Gurney Bell (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Stewart M. Bair (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
John Rarig (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
  • Description: Recitation, with female vocal solo, male vocal solos and ensemble, and orchestra
  • Instrumentation: 5 violins, 2 violas, cello, bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, French horn, 3 trumpets, trombone, harp, and drums
  • Category: Spoken
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Children's"; Union musicians used;' "Contractor: David Klein."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote Hide Additional Titles
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California [1]1L Unknown
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California 1 Master Victor 45-5092 10-in. Master probable, but not confirmed.
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California 1 Master RCA Victor 41-0039 45-rpm Master probable, but not confirmed.
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California [1]1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D6VB-2171. The prettiest song in the whole world / Lehman Engel ; The Sportsmen ; Dame May Whitty," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300007277/D6VB-2171-The_prettiest_song_in_the_whole_world.

Victor matrix D6VB-2171. The prettiest song in the whole world / Lehman Engel ; The Sportsmen ; Dame May Whitty. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300007277/D6VB-2171-The_prettiest_song_in_the_whole_world.

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