Harry Tobias

Harry Tobias (September 11, 1895 – December 15, 1994) was an American lyricist. Like his younger brother Charles, he is an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Born in New York City, United States, but raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, he began writing songs in his teens. At the age of 19, he co-wrote his first successful songs, "That Girl of Mine" and "Take Me To My Alabam", with Will Dillon. After serving in the US Army, he returned to songwriting, co-writing the 1922 novelty hit, "Oo-oo, Ernest (Are You Earnest With Me?)". He often worked with his brothers Charles and Henry, writing songs with Charles for the Broadway show Earl Carroll's Sketch Book in 1929, and writing Rudy Vallee's hit "Miss You" with both brothers the same year. In 1931, he had success with the song "At Your Command", an early success for Bing Crosby, and also co-wrote "Sweet and Lovely", a hit for Russ Columbo. He wrote or co-wrote the theme songs for many films in the 1930s and 1940s, including One Rainy Afternoon (1936), The Young in Heart (1938), Made for Each Other (1939), If It Wasn't for The Moon (1940) and It's a Date (1940). His many co-writers included Gene Autry. He died in St Louis, Missouri at age 99 on December 15, 1994. His interment was in Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 11, 1895 (New York City), Died December 15, 1994 (St. Louis)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1916 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 168 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-67934	10-in.	2/12/1931	It's a lonesome old town (When you're not around)	Lois Deppe ; McKinney's Cotton Pickers	Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBVE-68314	10-in.	10/13/1931	I'm sorry dear	Lofner-Harris St. Francis Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	PBVE-68330	10-in.	10/29/1931	Put your little arms around me	Cocoanut Grove Orchestra ; Loyce Whiteman	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio	songwriter
Victor	PBVE-68359	10-in.	5/11/1932	Goodnight, my love	Donald Novis	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BRC-69973	10-in.	6/24/1931	At your command	Charlie Lawman	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BRC-70135	10-in.	7/29/1931	What is it?	High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BRC-70224	10-in.	9/9/1931	Sweet and lovely	Russ Columbo	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BVE-70565	10-in.	2/5/1932	Hills of Idaho	Bill Elliott ; Bob Mitchell	Male vocal solo, with organ	lyricist
Victor	LBVE-70635	10-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	12/1/1931	Popular selections	Mildred Bailey ; Jack Fulton ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Romancers	Jazz/dance band, with female and male vocal solos and male vocal ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BRC-72275	10-in.	4/13/1932	Goodnight, my love	Jack Denny ; June Pursell ; Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BRC-72277	10-in.	4/13/1932	Buenas noches, amor mío	Jack Denny ; Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-76455	10-in.	6/14/1933	Here you come with love	Bert Lown Orchestra ; Eddie Farley	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-76624	10-in.	7/11/1933	Here you come with love	Leo Reisman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-80785	10-in.	9/14/1934	Wild honey	Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-81027	10-in.	1/4/1934	I'll have the last waltz with Mother	Ray Sinatra ; Arthur Tracy	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-81320	10-in.	1/26/1934	I'll have the last waltz with Mother	Peerless Trio [Norman Price Trio]	Male vocal trio, with guitar	songwriter
Victor	BS-85822	10-in.	4/12/1935	In the merry month of May	Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-101262	10-in.	6/9/1936	No regrets	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-102376	10-in.	7/1/1936	No regrets	Wingy Manone Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-017085	10-in.	11/19/1937	On the sunny side of the Rockies	Jimmy Ray ; Southern Serenaders Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-017735	10-in.	12/17/1937	Sail along, silv'ry moon	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Seven Stylists	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-017737	10-in.	12/17/1937	Sail along, silv'ry moon	Jerry Blaine ; Phyllis Kenny ; Stream Line Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-021154	10-in.	3/11/1938	Lost and found	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-024072	10-in.	7/22/1938	What are you doin' tonight	Bon Bon ; Jan Savitt ; Top Hatters	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-036926	10-in.	5/9/1939	It's all in a lovetime	Johnny Messner ; Music Box Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter

(Results 26-50 of 168 records)

Citation

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