Arthur Freed

Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals, and both were directed by Vincente Minnelli. In addition, he produced and was also a co-lyricist for the film Singin' in the Rain.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 9, 1894 (Charleston), Died April 12, 1973 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 298 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-57090	10-in.	11/14/1929	Pagan love song	Miguel Ruggeri	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57488	10-in.	11/27/1929	Amor pagano	Ángel Soto	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57514	10-in.	10/31/1929	Chant of the jungle	Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57583	10-in.	12/5/1929	Should I?	Paul Oliver [i.e., Frank Munn]	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57591	10-in.	12/9/1929	A bundle of old love letters	Lewis James	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57937	10-in.	12/20/1929	A bundle of old love letters	High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57958	10-in.	12/27/1929	Uno para el otro	Olga Albani	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57971	10-in.	1/2/1930	Chant of the jungle	The Revelers	Male vocal quartet, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BVE-57990	10-in.	1/13/1930	Chant of the jungle	Victoria Quintet [i.e., Cibelli's Novelty Quintette]	Instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-58512	10-in.	1/21/1930	Only love is real	High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-58592	10-in.	2/20/1930	The moon is low	Frank Luther	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-59647	10-in.	3/21/1930	Woman in the shoe	The Revelers	Male vocal quartet, with piano	lyricist
Victor	PBVE-61094	10-in.	5/15/1931	Why shouldn't I?	Cocoanut Grove Orchestra ; Loyce Whiteman	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer, lyricist
Victor	BVE-62264	10-in.	6/4/1930	If you're not kissing me	Victor Orchestra	Instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-63671	10-in.	9/25/1930	Here comes the sun	Bert Lown Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Biltmore Rhythm Boys	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-63699	10-in.	10/6/1930	Here comes the sun	National Cavaliers	Male vocal quartet, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BVE-64625	10-in.	11/19/1930	You're simply delish	Bert Lown Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Biltmore Trio	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67469	10-in.	2/25/1931	It looks like love	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-67493	10-in.	3/6/1931	Life is a dream	Lawrence Tibbett	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	LBRC-70138	10-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	7/30/1931	Join the Victor artists' party	Victor Arden ; Frank Crumit ; Phil Ohman ; The Revelers ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Symphony Orchestra	Demonstration record : Orchestra, vocalists, and speaker	lyricist
Victor	BRC-71854	10-in.	2/15/1932	Because I worship you	Ruby Newman ; Ritz Carlton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	composer, lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-71935	10-in.	3/10/1932	The sun's in my heart	Gene Kardos Orchestra ; Rob Roy	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-72036	10-in.	4/5/1932	A moment in the dark	Ernie Birchill ; Wayne King Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BSHQ-72037	10-in.	4/5/1932	When the lights are soft and low	Ernie Birchill ; Wayne King Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BRC-72269	10-in.	4/12/1932	When the lights are soft and low	Mort Cass ; Singing Masters	Male vocal chorus, with guitar (takes 1 and 2); with piano (takes 3 and 4)	lyricist

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freed, Arthur," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

Freed, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.

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