Phil Charig
Philip ["Phil"] Charig (August 31, 1902 – July 21, 1960) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, and pianist. He began his career in the early 1920s as a pianist and composer with the band leader Ben Bernie. He created stage works for both the New York and London stages; of which the best known is Follow the Girls (1944). He also composed music for American television and film. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 11th Academy Awards for the song "Merrily We Live" from the 1938 film of the same name. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 31, 1902 (New York City), Died July 21, 1960 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1928
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 31 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-33827 | 10-in. | 10/30/1925 | Mother me, Tennessee | George Price | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-36090 | 10-in. | 9/2/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes (¿Por qué me haces ojos?) | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-37507 | 10-in. | 1/4/1927 | Sunny disposish | Frank Crumit | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-37599 | 10-in. | 2/3/1927 | Sunny disposish | Jean Goldkette Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-39101 | 10-in. | 8/22/1927 | Pull yourself together | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-39378 | 10-in. | 10/28/1927 | Where have you been all my life | Jack Smith | Male vocal solo, with piano (self-accompaniment) | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-39958 | 10-in. | 8/11/1927 | Where have you been all my life | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40561 | 10-in. | 11/10/1927 | Humpty-Dumpty | Franklyn Baur ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-40588 | 10-in. | 11/17/1927 | You came along | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Columbia | W140612 | 10-in. | 5/18/1925 | Craving | Harry Reser's Syncopators | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 141040 | 10-in. | 9/23/1925 | Mother me, Tennessee | Ernest Hare | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W141130 | 10-in. | 10/9/1925 | Mother me, Tennessee | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W142605 | 10-in. | 9/13/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Singing Sophomores | Male vocal quartet, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | 142624 | 10-in. | 9/15/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Harmony Brothers | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W142779 | 10-in. | 10/4/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Earl Burtnett Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W144900 | 10-in. | 10/24/1927 | Two loving arms | The Cavaliers ; Cyril Pitts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | 9500 | 10-in. | Nov. 1925 | Mother me, Tennessee | Wingy Manone ; San Sue Strutters | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | 73746 | 10-in. | Nov. 1925 | Mother me, Tennessee | Justin Ring Trio ; Bruce Wallace | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | composer | |
| OKeh | W80850 | 10-in. | 5/9/1927 | Sunny disposish | Jackie Ford ; Tony Wallace | Female-male vocal duet, with piano and tiple | composer | |
| OKeh | W81794 | 10-in. | 11/7/1927 | (Where have you been) All my life? | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Brunswick | E3858-E3859 | 10-in. | 9/28/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Fleetwood Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E18766-E18768 | 10-in. | 4/15/1926 | No trouble but you | Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E20022-E20023 | 10-in. | 9/3/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes? | Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Brunswick | E20051-E20052 | 10-in. | 9/7/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes? | Macy and Smalle | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer | |
| Brunswick | E20116-E20117 | 10-in. | 9/14/1926 | Sunny disposish | The Merrymakers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Charig, Phil," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110776.
Charig, Phil. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110776.
"Charig, Phil." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Charig, Phil - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98021041
Wikidata: Phil Charig - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2085604
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/53761883
MusicBrainz: Phil Charig - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2c576ef1-2de0-437d-a2d9-4c669d7fb718
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