Gus Arnheim

Gus Arnheim (September 4, 1897 – January 19, 1955) was an American pianist and an early popular band leader. He is noted for writing several songs with his first hit being "I Cried for You" from 1923. He was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. He also had a few small acting roles.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 4, 1897 (Philadelphia), Died January 19, 1955 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, leader, director, composer, piano, lyricist, performer

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

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 146 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W402258	10-in.	1/24/1929	I'll get by (As long as I have you)	Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
OKeh	W404832	10-in.	1/27/1931	It must be true	Ed Kirkeby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	B91-B94	10-in.	9/8/1924	Eight ’till late	Californians ; Abe Lyman	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Brunswick	B99-B100	10-in.	9/9/1924	Could you care for me	Californians ; Abe Lyman	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	6417-6419	10-in.	approximately Sept. 1921	One kiss	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	9950-9951	10-in.	2/20/1923	Peggy, dear	Carl Fenton’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with whistling	songwriter
Brunswick	10162-10165	10-in.	3/22/1923	Apple sauce	Benny Krueger’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Brunswick	10771-10773	10-in.	5/29/1923	I cried for you	Benny Krueger’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	11108-11110	10-in.	8/1/1923	I don’t want you to cry over me	Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Brunswick	11155-11157	10-in.	8/7/1923	I don’t want you to cry over me	Marion Harris	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Brunswick	11465-11467	10-in.	9/28/1923	I don't want you to cry over me	Marion Harris	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Brunswick	13446-13449	10-in.	6/30/1924	Cocoanut trot	Californians ; Abe Lyman	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Brunswick	13472-13474	10-in.	7/2/1924	Mandalay	Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra ; Al Jolson	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	13524-13527	10-in.	7/11/1924	The cocoanut trot	Californians ; Abe Lyman	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Brunswick	13551-13554	10-in.	7/16/1924	I want you back, old pal	Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	13576-13579	10-in.	7/21/1924	Romany days	Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	13766-13768	10-in.	9/11/1924	Could you care for me?	Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E35163	10-in.	1/15/1931	It must be true	Chester Gaylord	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	E35165	10-in.	1/15/1931	It must be true	Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Brunswick Studio Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	E36984	10-in.	7/21/1931	Sweet and lovely	Ed Kirkeby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	E37005	10-in.	8/4/1931	Sweet and lovely	Ben Bernie Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	E37156	10-in.	9/14/1931	Sweet and lovely	Bing Crosby	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Brunswick	E37232	10-in.	9/30/1931	Was it wrong?	Snooks Hotel Paramount Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	E37249	10-in.	10/9/1931	Sweet and lovely	Artie Dunn ; Les Reis	Male vocal duet, with piano-accordion and celeste	songwriter
Brunswick	E37264	10-in.	10/20/1931	Chances are	Will Osborne and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter

(Results 101-125 of 146 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Arnheim, Gus," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106689.

Arnheim, Gus. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106689.

"Arnheim, Gus." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.