Harry Richman

Harry Richman (born Henry Reichman Jr.; August 10, 1895 – November 3, 1972) was an American singer, actor, dancer, comedian, pianist, songwriter, bandleader, and nightclub performer, at his most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. In his peak years, he was one of the highest‐paid performers in show business.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 10, 1895 (Cincinnati), Died November 3, 1972 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, composer, songwriter, lyricist, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 126-150 of 271 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick E23299 10-in. 5/24/1927 C’est vous (Say voo) Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, songwriter  
Brunswick E27703 10-in. 6/12/1928 American tune Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27704 10-in. 6/12/1928 I’m on the crest of a wave Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27904 10-in. 7/27/1928 I’m on the crest of a wave Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27905 10-in. 7/27/1928 What d’ya say? Harry Richman ; Frances Williams [Vocalist] Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27906 10-in. 7/27/1928 Blue grass Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E28106 10-in. 8/17/1928 King for a day Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E28107 10-in. 8/17/1928 I can’t give you anything but love Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E28148 10-in. 8/24/1928 Moonlight madness Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E28149 10-in. 8/24/1928 Out of the dawn Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E29010 10-in. 12/28/1928 You’re the cream in my coffee Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E29011 10-in. 12/28/1928 She’s funny that way (I got a woman, crazy for me) Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E29043 10-in. 1/11/1929 Makin’ whoopee! Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E29044 10-in. 1/11/1929 Don’t be like that Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E29980 10-in. May 1929 My dear Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E29981 10-in. May 1929 Now I’m in love Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick XE32024 12-in. Feb. 1930 Exploitation record for “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Harry Richman Talk vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E32425 10-in. Mar. 1930 Exactly like you Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E32426 10-in. Mar. 1930 On the sunny side of the street Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E32747 10-in. May 1930 Dream Avenue Jack Denny ; Mount Royal Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal composer  
Brunswick E32767 10-in. May 1930 Thank your father Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E32768 10-in. May 1930 Without love Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E32769 10-in. 5/13/1930 Ro-ro-rollin’ along Meyer Davis' Hotel Astor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal lyricist  
Brunswick E32851 10-in. June 1930 Dream Avenue Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Brunswick E32852 10-in. June 1930 Ro-ro-rollin’ along Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, lyricist  
(Results 126-150 of 271 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Richman, Harry," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.

Richman, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.

"Richman, Harry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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