Harry Akst

Harry Akst (August 15, 1894 – March 31, 1963) was an American songwriter, who started out his career as a pianist in vaudeville accompanying singers such as Nora Bayes, Frank Fay and Al Jolson.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 15, 1894 (New York City), Died March 31, 1963 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1949

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

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

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 502 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	CS-74877	12-in.	12/21/1932	Medley of Armstrong hits	Louis Armstrong Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and trumpet solo	composer
Victor	LBS-74879	10-in. (33-1/3 rpm)	12/21/1932	Medley of Armstrong hits	Louis Armstrong Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and trumpet solo	composer
Victor	BS-75558	10-in.	3/23/1933	País ideal	José Mojica	Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BS-75559	10-in.	3/23/1933	La canción del paria	José Mojica	Tenor vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	BS-75672	10-in.	4/20/1933	Was my face red	Roy Bargy ; Ramona	Female vocal solo, with clarinet, trumpet, and 2 pianos	composer
Victor	BS-76092	10-in.	5/5/1933	Sing to me	Ted Holt ; Jack Berger Hotel Astor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-76106	10-in.	5/8/1933	Sing to me	Maurice Cross ; Don Bestor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-76240	10-in.	6/1/1933	Dinah	Georgia Washboard Stompers ; David Page	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-76248	10-in.	6/1/1933	Dinah	Page, David ; Washboard Rhythm Kings	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-76380	10-in.	6/5/1933	My imaginary sweetheart	Casa Loma Orchestra ; Glen Gray ; Kenny Sargent	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-77036	10-in.	9/28/1933	Dinah	Hotcha Trio ; Louis Prima	Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-82343	10-in.	4/23/1934	Heaven on earth	Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-84908	10-in.	11/2/1934	I'd like to dunk you in my coffee	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-84910	10-in.	11/2/1934	If it's love	Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-85507	10-in.	2/25/1935	I'd rather be with you	Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-86406	10-in.	12/7/1934	I don't want to be president	Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra ; Dick Robertson	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-86410	10-in.	12/7/1934	If it's love	Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra ; Dick Robertson	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-86445	10-in.	12/13/1934	I don't want to be President	Country Gentlemen ; High Hatters	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble	composer
Victor	BS-88989	10-in.	6/24/1935	Dinah	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-92904	10-in.	8/1/1935	Am I blue?	Bill Staffon Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-92906	10-in.	8/1/1935	Lost my rhythm, lost my music, lost my man	Bennett Sisters ; Bill Staffon Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio	songwriter
Victor	BS-95191	10-in.	10/9/1935	Dinah	Ray Noble Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	PBS-97772	10-in.	8/26/1936	Dinah	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	composer
Victor	BS-98836	10-in.	1/13/1936	Suzannah	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	PBVE-308	10-in.	5/13/1927	Sad 'n' blue	Eddie Peabody	Banjo solo	composer

(Results 101-125 of 502 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Akst, Harry," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105691.

Akst, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105691.

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