Nacio Herb Brown
Ignacio Herbert "Nacio Herb" Brown (February 22, 1896 – September 28, 1964) was an American writer of popular songs, movie scores and Broadway theatre music in the 1920s through the early 1950s. Amongst his most enduring work is the score for the 1952 musical film Singin' in the Rain. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 22, 1896 (Deming), Died September 28, 1964 (San Francisco)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist, piano
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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 386 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W149157 | 10-in. | 10/18/1929 | Should I | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W149158 | 10-in. | 10/18/1929 | A bundle of old love letters | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W149175 | 10-in. | 10/23/1929 | Only love is real | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W149176 | 10-in. | 10/23/1929 | The woman in the shoe | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W149406 | 10-in. | 11/11/1929 | Chant of the jungle | James Melton | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W149407 | 10-in. | 11/11/1929 | A bundle of old love letters | James Melton | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]149651 | 10-in. | 11/29/1929 | Chant of the jungle | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]149766 | 10-in. | 1/15/1930 | Should I | Jack Miller | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | W149807 | 10-in. | 2/5/1930 | The moon is low | Cliff Edwards | Male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W150007 | 10-in. | 2/20/1930 | Should I? | The Rondoliers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | W150016 | 10-in. | 2/25/1930 | The moon is low | Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 150039 | 10-in. | 2/27/1930 | A bundle of old love letters | Jim Andrews ; Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | [W]150047 | 10-in. | 3/1/1930 | The moon is low | Jack Miller ; The New Englanders | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W152425 | 10-in. | 6/23/1933 | Hold your man | Gertrude Niesen | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W152515 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | I'm dancin' on a rainbow | Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers ; Walter Cummins | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W152516 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | Beautiful girl | Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W152529 | 10-in. | 10/27/1933 | Our big love scene | Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers ; Walter Cummins | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W152552 | 10-in. | 11/14/1933 | We'll make hay while the sun shines | Enric Madriguera Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer | |
| Columbia | W152555 | 10-in. | 11/14/1933 | After sundown | Enric Madriguera Orchestra ; Tony Santos | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W152559 | 10-in. | 11/21/1933 | Cinderella's fella | Ferde Grofé Orchestra ; Rhythm Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | composer | |
| Columbia | W152560 | 10-in. | 11/21/1933 | Temptation | Al Dary ; Ferde Grofé Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W152615 | 10-in. | 6/4/1934 | All I do is dream of you | Rex Griffith ; Henry Busse Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W152626 | 10-in. | 7/20/1934 | A new moon over my shoulder | Anson Weeks Orchestra ; Fred Williams | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 74396 | 12-in. | 11/25/1921 | When Buddha smiles | New York Havana Band ; Bert Ralton | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W97209 | 10-in. | June 1929 | El pagano | Guty Cárdenas | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Brown, Nacio Herb," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102928.
Brown, Nacio Herb. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102928.
"Brown, Nacio Herb." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.
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