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 176-200 of 271 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick E4410-E4412 10-in. 1/24/1927 Mine Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E4449-E4450 10-in. 1/28/1927 Blues skies Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E4687-E4689 10-in. 3/15/1927 So blue Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E4690-E4691 10-in. 3/15/1927 Moonbeam! Kiss her for me Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E4704-E4705 10-in. 3/22/1927 So blue Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E5046-E5048 10-in. 5/12/1927 Rosy cheeks Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E5049-E5051 10-in. 5/12/1927 Dixie vagabond Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E6798-E6799 10-in. 11/17/1927 C’est vous Elmo Tanner Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Brunswick E17843-E17845 10-in. 2/5/1926 Don’t be sorry for me Frank Munn Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano songwriter  
Brunswick E17850-E17852 10-in. 2/6/1926 I don’t believe it—but say it again Nick Lucas Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar lyricist  
Brunswick E17982-E17984 10-in. 2/14/1926 I don’t believe it, but say it again Nick Lucas Male vocal solo, with guitar lyricist  
Brunswick E18051-E18053 10-in. 2/23/1926 I don’t believe it, but say it again Harry Archer Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick E18427-E18429 10-in. 3/12/1926 Burgundy Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick E18999-E19001 10-in. 5/5/1926 I found a round-a-bout way to heaven Keller Sisters and Lynch Mixed vocal trio, with piano lyricist  
Brunswick E19442-E19444 10-in. 6/2/1926 I found a round-about way to heaven Carl Fenton’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio lyricist  
Brunswick E19906-E19908 10-in. 7/23/1926 The birth of the blues Harry Richman Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19909-E19911 10-in. 7/23/1926 Lucky day Harry Richman Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E20761-E20763 10-in. 11/19/1926 My baby knows how Ben Selvin and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick E20907-E20909 10-in. 12/8/1926 I love the moonlight Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E20931-E20933 10-in. 12/13/1926 Muddy water Harold Leonard ; Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E20955-E20957 10-in. 12/15/1926 I love the moonlight Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E21075-E21077 10-in. 12/28/1926 Muddy water Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E21259-E21261 10-in. 1/21/1927 Muddy water Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Brunswick E21262-E21264 10-in. 1/21/1927 Ain’t she sweet? Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E21879-E21881½ 10-in. 3/15/1927 What does it matter? Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 176-200 of 271 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Richman, Harry," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.

Richman, Harry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620.

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

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106620

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