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 126-150 of 308 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	PBS-09575	10-in.	7/7/1937	The loveliness of you	Bob Allen ; Hal Kemp Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBS-09578	10-in.	7/7/1937	Afraid to dream	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Betty Van	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBS-09594	10-in.	7/14/1937	Danger! Love at work	Maxine Grey ; Hal Kemp Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBS-09795	10-in.	11/8/1937	I want to be in Winchell's column	Ozzie Nelson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBS-09796	10-in.	11/8/1937	Sweet someone	Ozzie Nelson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-011322	10-in.	7/15/1937	The loveliness of you	Joan Brooks ; Jolly Coburn Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-011323	10-in.	7/15/1937	Afraid to dream	Joan Brooks ; Jolly Coburn Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-011656	10-in.	8/5/1937	Afraid to dream	Norman, Cloutier ; Jean Sablon	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Victor	BS-011657	10-in.	8/5/1937	J'ai peur de rever	Norman, Cloutier ; Jean Sablon	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Victor	BS-013881	10-in.	9/28/1937	I've got my heart set on you	Wingy Manone Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-013885	10-in.	9/28/1937	Laugh your way through life	Wingy Manone Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-015561	10-in.	10/27/1937	I want to be in Winchell's column	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	songwriter
Victor	BS-015562	10-in.	10/27/1937	Sweet someone	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-015838	10-in.	11/5/1937	I've got my heart set on you	Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-017087	10-in.	11/19/1937	Be a good sport	Jimmy Ray ; Southern Serenaders Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-017444	10-in.	12/1/1937	Sweet as a song	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-017460	10-in.	12/3/1937	Sweet as a song	Al Bowlly Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-018132	10-in.	1/10/1938	In old Chicago	Dick Stabile Orchestra ; Burt Shaw	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBS-019348	10-in.	6/22/1938	Meet the beat of my heart	Ozzie Nelson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBS-019349	10-in.	6/22/1938	What do you know about love	Ozzie Nelson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-021175	10-in.	3/16/1938	An old straw hat	Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Gail Reese	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-021434	10-in.	3/11/1938	An old straw hat	Frank Dailey ; Howard DuLany ; Stop and Go Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-023207	10-in.	5/11/1938	Where in the world	Bob Allen ; Hal Kemp Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-023208	10-in.	5/11/1938	In any language	Bob Allen ; Hal Kemp Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-023250	10-in.	5/19/1938	In any language	Shep Fields ; Phyllis Kenny ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter

(Results 126-150 of 308 records)

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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.