Mack Gordon

Mack Gordon (born Morris Gittler; June 21, 1904 – February 28, 1959) was an American composer and lyricist for the stage and film. He was nominated for the best original song Oscar nine times in 11 years, including five consecutive years between 1940 and 1944, and won the award once, for "You'll Never Know". That song has proved among his most enduring, and remains popular in films and television commercials to this day. "At Last" is another of his best-known songs.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1904 (Warsaw), Died February 28, 1959 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1947

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 76-100 of 308 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-88964	10-in.	5/10/1935	Bon jour mam'selle	Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92024	10-in.	5/23/1935	Paris in spring	Frank Dailey ; Howard Du Lani ; Meadowbrook Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92028	10-in.	5/23/1935	Bon jour mam'selle	Frank Dailey ; Howard Du Lani ; Meadowbrook Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92769	10-in.	7/26/1935	I wish I were Aladdin	Enric Madriguera Orchestra ; Tony Sacco	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92770	10-in.	7/26/1935	Takes two to make a bargain	Enric Madriguera Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	songwriter
Victor	BS-92972	10-in.	8/14/1935	Without a word of warning	California Ramblers ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92973	10-in.	8/14/1935	From the top of your head (To the tip of your toes)	California Ramblers ; Eddie Lloyd	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92976	10-in.	8/14/1935	When Gimble hits the cymbal	California Ramblers ; Eddie Lloyd	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92985	10-in.	8/19/1935	From the top of your head (To the tip of your toes)	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-92988	10-in.	8/19/1935	Without a word of warning	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-95538	10-in.	10/21/1935	You hit the spot	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-95541	10-in.	10/21/1935	I feel like a feather in the breeze	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBS-97626	10-in.	7/21/1936	A star fell from out of heaven	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-98155	10-in.	11/26/1935	I feel like a feather in the breeze	California Ramblers ; Eddie Lloyd	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-98158	10-in.	11/25/1935	You hit the spot	Little Ramblers ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-99919	10-in.	3/27/1936	It's you I'm talkin' about	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-99920	10-in.	3/27/1936	Will I ever know?	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-101133	10-in.	3/27/1936	Will I ever know?	Red Norvo ; Stew Pletcher Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-101260	10-in.	6/9/1936	You've gotta eat your spinach baby	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-101646	10-in.	6/1/1936	But definitely	Charlie Barnet ; Laura Deane ; Glen Island Casino Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-101648	10-in.	6/1/1936	When I'm with you	Charlie Barnet ; Glen Island Casino Orchestra ; Bobby Parks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-101865	10-in.	5/25/1936	But definitely	Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-101866	10-in.	5/25/1936	When I'm with you	Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-102409	10-in.	8/3/1936	A star fell out of heaven	Charlie Barnet ; Glen Island Casino Orchestra ; Joe Hoste	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-102667	10-in.	6/17/1936	Oh, my goodness	Harry Blair ; Washboard Wonders	Male vocal solo, with washboard band	songwriter

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gordon, Mack," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.

Gordon, Mack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.

"Gordon, Mack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.