Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American concert pianist, composer, conductor, author, radio game show panelist, television talk show host, comedian, and actor. He was known for his performances in the films Rhapsody in Blue (1945), The Barkleys of Broadway (1949), An American in Paris (1951), and The Band Wagon (1953). He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for recordings featuring his piano performances. He was equally famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and later in movies and television, as for his music. He was portrayed by Sean Hayes in the Broadway play Good Night, Oscar, written by Doug Wright.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 26, 1906 (Pittsburgh), Died August 14, 1972 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1948

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, songwriter

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

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 110 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-41155	10-in.	12/9/1927	Keep sweeping the cobwebs off the moon	Johnny Marvin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-41407	10-in.	12/13/1927	Keep sweeping the cobwebs off the moon	Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-42921	10-in.	9/4/1928	If you want the rainbow (You must have the rain)	Ted Weems Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-43389	10-in.	3/22/1928	Just a little way from home	Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-49260	10-in.	12/14/1928	If you want the rainbow (you must have the rain)	Fanny Brice	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Victor	BVE-53588	10-in.	6/27/1929	My dream memory	Gus Arnheim Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-53589	10-in.	6/27/1929	Lovable and sweet	Gus Arnheim Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	composer
Victor	PBVE-54549	10-in.	1/3/1930	Until love comes along	Bebe Daniels	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Victor	PBVE-54550	10-in.	1/3/1930	Night winds	Bebe Daniels	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Victor	BVE-55165	10-in.	7/29/1929	Lovable and sweet	Charlie Farrell ; Jim Miller	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BVE-55609	10-in.	7/15/1929	My dream memory	Don Howard ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-55674	10-in.	9/6/1929	Gay love	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-55805	10-in.	8/26/1929	After the clouds roll by	Henry Busse Orchestra ; Burt Lorin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-56153	10-in.	9/26/1929	You're responsible	Johnny Johnson ; Statler Pennsylvanians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet	composer
Victor	BVE-56154	10-in.	9/26/1929	With you, with me	Johnny Johnson ; Statler Pennsylvanians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-58120	10-in.	12/19/1929	Until love comes along	Frank Munn ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BVE-64856	10-in.	1/19/1931	Lady, play your mandolin	The Revelers	Male vocal quartet, with banjo, guitar, and piano (takes 1-3); with mandolin and piano (takes 4 and 5)	composer
Victor	BVE-67724	10-in.	12/19/1930	Lady, play your mandolin	Havana Novelty Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-75523	10-in.	3/15/1933	In my Dixie hi-dee hideaway	George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Loretta Lee	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-85012	10-in.	11/12/1934	Blame it on my youth	Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-88783	10-in.	3/6/1935	Pardon my love	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-95653	10-in.	10/23/1935	Out of sight, out of mind	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-95656	10-in.	10/24/1935	Don't mention love to me	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-96264	10-in.	11/1/1935	Out of sight, out of mind	Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Ted Travers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-96265	10-in.	11/1/1935	Don't mention love to me	Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Ted Travers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer

(Results 1-25 of 110 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Levant, Oscar," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108664.

Levant, Oscar. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108664.

"Levant, Oscar." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.