Leo Robin

Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 – December 29, 1984) was an American composer, lyricist and songwriter. He is probably best known for collaborating with Ralph Rainger on the 1938 Oscar-winning song "Thanks for the Memory," sung by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938, and with Jule Styne on "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," a song whose witty, Cole Porter style of lyric came to be identified with its famous interpreter Marilyn Monroe.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 6, 1900 (Pittsburgh), Died December 29, 1984 (Woodland Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, translator, composer

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 151-175 of 362 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-017040	10-in.	11/12/1937	Mama, that moon is here again	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-017429	10-in.	11/29/1937	You took the words right out of my heart	Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-017430	10-in.	11/29/1937	This little ripple had rhythm	Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BS-017433	10-in.	11/29/1937	Thanks for the memory	Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-017434	10-in.	11/29/1937	Mama, that moon is here again	Shep Fields ; Bobby Goday ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-017453	10-in.	12/2/1937	Thanks for the memory	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-019567	10-in.	2/11/1938	Thanks for the memory	Lewis "Red" Evans and the Boys	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-019572	10-in.	2/11/1938	Thanks for the memory	Lewis "Red" Evans and the Boys	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-019645	10-in.	2/10/1938	Thanks for the memory	Arthur Todd	Male vocal solo, with guitar	lyricist
Victor	BS-022974	10-in.	5/2/1938	Havin' myself a time	Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-023482	10-in.	6/9/1938	A little kiss at twilight	Frank Dailey ; Howard DuLany ; Stop and Go Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-023484	10-in.	6/9/1938	What goes on here in my heart?	Frank Dailey ; Stop and Go Orchestra ; Stop, Look and Listen	Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BS-023511	10-in.	5/28/1938	What goes on here in my heart?	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-023517	10-in.	5/31/1938	A little kiss at twilight	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-023653	10-in.	7/1/1938	Silver on the sage	Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Billy Leach	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-025301	10-in.	8/12/1938	What have you got that gets me	Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-025303	10-in.	8/12/1938	You're lovely madame	Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-025466	10-in.	9/12/1938	You're a sweet little headache	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-025467	10-in.	9/12/1938	I have eyes	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-025468	10-in.	9/12/1938	You're lovely, madame	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-025477	10-in.	9/14/1938	What have you got that gets me?	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBS-026230	10-in.	11/6/1938	These funny old hills	Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Bill Stoker	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBS-026231	10-in.	11/6/1938	Joobalai	Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Gene Walsh	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	PBS-026254	10-in.	11/14/1938	Kind'a lonesome	Hal Derwin ; Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-027233	10-in.	9/27/1938	You're a sweet little headache	Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Helen Forrest	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 151-175 of 362 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robin, Leo," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.

Robin, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.

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