Russ Morgan

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Russ Morgan

Russell Morgan (April 29, 1904 – August 7, 1969) was an American big band leader and arranger during the 1930s and 1940s. He was best known for being one of the composers of the song "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", with Larry Stock and James Cavanaugh, and was the first to record it in 1944.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 29, 1904 (Scranton), Died August 7, 1969 (Las Vegas)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: arranger, vocalist, leader, trombone, songwriter, piano, organ, composer

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 200 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	E27846	10-in.	7/12/1928	What d’ya say?	Arnold Johnson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E28331	10-in.	10/5/1928	That’s how I feel about you	Arnold Johnson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E28332	10-in.	10/5/1928	Was it love?	Arnold Johnson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E28449	10-in.	10/5/1928	Memories of France	Arnold Johnson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E28450	10-in.	10/5/1928	You’re in love and I’m in love	Arnold Johnson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E28660	10-in.	11/9/1928	Me and the man in the moon	Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E28661	10-in.	11/9/1928	Ev’rybody loves you	Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E29002	10-in.	12/20/1928	My Tonia	Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E29003	10-in.	12/20/1928	My inspiration is you	Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E29070	10-in.	1/15/1929	I’ll never ask for more	Paramount Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Brunswick	E29071	10-in.	1/15/1929	When the world is at rest	Paramount Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	arranger
Decca	38602	10-in.	9/12/1934	Tidal wave-1, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		arranger
Decca	38723	10-in.	9/25/1934	Wild party-1, 5	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		arranger
Decca	64267	10-in.	7/7/1938	Small fry	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		leader, arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	64268	10-in.	7/7/1938	There's a brand-new picture in my picture frame	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		leader, arranger, instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	64269	10-in.	7/7/1938	So help me	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		leader, arranger, instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	64270	10-in.	7/7/1938	Laugh and call it love	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		leader, arranger, instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	64271	10-in.	7/7/1938	I've got a pocketful of dreams	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		leader, arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	64272	10-in.	7/7/1938	Don't let that moon get away	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		leader, arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	64481	10-in.	8/26/1938	Why doesn't somebody tell me these things?	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist, leader
Decca	64482	10-in.	8/26/1938	Lambeth walk	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, leader
Decca	64483	10-in.	8/26/1938	Old folks	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist, leader
Decca	64484	10-in.	8/26/1938	You must have been a beautiful baby	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist, leader
Decca	64666	10-in.	9/14/1938	Summer souvenirs	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist, leader
Decca	64667	10-in.	9/14/1938	Tell me with your kisses	Russ Morgan’s Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, trombone, leader

(Results 26-50 of 200 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morgan, Russ," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

Morgan, Russ. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

"Morgan, Russ." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.