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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 35 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-76676	10-in.	7/20/1933	Marching along together	Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Rhythm Boys	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	songwriter
Victor	BS-76849	10-in.	8/4/1933	Marching along together	Ted Weems Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	songwriter
Victor	BVE-78570	10-in.	11/22/1933	I raised my hat	Hotel McAlpin Orchestra ; Sam Robbins	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78588	10-in.	11/24/1933	I raised my hat	Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81011	10-in.	12/27/1933	I was in the mood	George Hall Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-81033	10-in.	1/5/1934	I was in the mood	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92454	10-in.	7/24/1935	The girl with the dreamy eyes	Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92586	10-in.	7/9/1935	The gentleman obviously doesn't believe (In love)	Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92587	10-in.	7/9/1935	Goodbye, Broncho Bill	Connecticut Yankees ; Kiesewetter Quartet ; Rudy Vallée	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal quartet	composer, lyricist
Victor	BS-95032	10-in.	9/14/1935	The gentleman obviously doesn't believe (In love)	Dolly Dawn ; George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-95504	10-in.	10/14/1935	I've got a note	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Cliff Weston	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-07730	10-in.	4/7/1937	Kitchy-Mi-Koko Isle	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BS-07825	10-in.	4/18/1937	Kitchy-Mi-Koko Isle	Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BS-057685	10-in.	11/28/1940	Till the lights of London shine again	Roy Bargy ; Lanny Ross	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Victor	BS-057747	10-in.	11/26/1940	Till the lights of London shine again	Bob Chester Orchestra ; Bill Darnell	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-071798	10-in.	2/10/1942	She'll always remember	Dinah Shore	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-071849	10-in.	2/13/1942	She'll always remember	Carl Denny ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-071862	10-in.	2/18/1942	She'll always remember	Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Modernaires	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BS-073459	10-in.	3/19/1942	She'll always remember	Earl Hines Orchestra ; Madeline Green ; Three Varieties	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio	songwriter
Victor	E0VB-3325	10-in.	1/18/1950	I said my nightshirt (and put on my pray'rs)	June Carter Cash ; Homer and Jethro	Female vocal solo, with male vocal duet, string band, and comic dialog	lyricist
Victor	D7VB-1389	10-in.	10/16/1947	44 Sycamore	Phil Harris ; Phil Harris Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	D7VB-2148	10-in.	12/3/1947	Marcella	Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Martin Men	Male vocal group, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	D7VB-2720	10-in.	12/21/1947	Caramba, it's the samba	Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Martin Men ; Stuart Wade	Male vocal solo with male vocal group and jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	D9VB-0136	10-in.	1/25/1949	Doo dee doo on an old kazoo	Buddy Moreno Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	D9VB-0508	10-in.	1/18/1949	You broke your promise	Skip Martin ; The Pied Pipers	Mixed vocal group, with jazz/dance band	songwriter

(Results 1-25 of 35 records)

Citation

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