Max C. Freedman
Max Charles Freedman (né Friedman; January 8, 1893 – October 8, 1962) was an American songwriter and lyricist, best remembered for co-writing the song "Rock Around the Clock" . |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 8, 1893 (Philadelphia), Died October 8, 1962
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1918 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-22565 | 10-in. | 1/29/1919 | Some day I'll make you glad | Sterling Trio | Male vocal trio, with violin and orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | B-22897 | 10-in. | 6/11/1919 | In the heart of a fool | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | B-25371 | 10-in. | 6/27/1921 | Jealous of you | William Robyn | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | B-29432 | 10-in. | 2/4/1924 | Daddy's wonderful pal | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | D5VB-0986 | 10-in. | 12/17/1945 | Sioux City Sue | Curly Gribbs ; Zeke Manners Band | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-0963 | 10-in. | 6/12/1947 | I've got a gal in Laramie | Pecos River Rogues ; Billy Williams [1913-2001] | Male vocal solo, with string band | songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-1486 | 10-in. | 8/6/1947 | My little red head | William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) | Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet | songwriter | |
| Victor | D9VB-0107 | 10-in. | 1/14/1949 | Dreamy old New England moon | Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 78317 | 10-in. | 2/24/1919 | Some day I'll make you glad | Sterling Trio | Male vocal trio, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 78519 | 10-in. | 6/20/1919 | In the heart of a fool | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 79979 | 10-in. | 9/9/1921 | Jealous of you | Charles Harrison | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145036 | 10-in. | 10/27/1927 | I had you—I lost you—I found you | Mary Flood Gates | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | 566 | 10-in. | ca. Jan. 1919 | Someday I'll make you glad | Samuel Ash | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-70201 | 10-in. | Oct. 1921 | Jealous of you | Billy Jones | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | S-71567 | 10-in. | May 1923 | Daddy's wonderful pal | Lewis James ; Justin Ring | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 1233-A] | 10-in. | approximately June 1919 | In the heart of a fool | Henry Burr | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | [Od cat 20038-b] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | Jealous of you | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 6538 | 10-in. | between 12/26/1918 and 12/31/1918 | Someday I'll make you glad | George Wilton Ballard | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 8967 | 10-in. | 5/9/1923 | Daddy's wonderful pal | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10864 | 10-in. | 3/3/1926 | I had you—I lost you—I found you (Only to lose you again) | James Doherty | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11381 | 10-in. | 12/17/1926 | Let's forgive and forget (And start over again) | Jack Stillman Orchestra ; Leroy Montesanto | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Gramophone | 0EA12879 | 10-in. | Before April 19, 1948. | Heartbreaker | Merry Melody Makers | Instrumental ensemble with vocal refrain | songwriter | |
| Gramophone | 0EA13172 | 10-in. | before 7/16/1948 | Tea leaves | Freddy Gardner Orchestra ; Denny Vaughn | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freedman, Max C.," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108075.
Freedman, Max C.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108075.
"Freedman, Max C.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Freedman, Max C., 1893-1962 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nb90282601
Wikidata: Max C. Freedman - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11113348
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/51873639
MusicBrainz: Max C. Freedman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/512c7842-cf01-4a21-92ad-577c95c82c0d
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