Henry King

Henry King (February 8, 1906 – August 8, 1974) was an American orchestra leader and pianist who achieved significant success as a recording artist, hotel bandleader, and as leader of radio orchestras. He was most popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Today he is remembered as the orchestra leader of the Burns and Allen radio program.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1906, Died August 8, 1974

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, director, piano

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 89 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 60951 10-in. 3/27/1936 I'll stand by Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 60952 10-in. 3/27/1936 A little robin told me so Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 61088 10-in. 5/7/1936 Make believe Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 61089 10-in. 5/7/1936 Ol' man river Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 61090 10-in. 5/7/1936 No regrets Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 61091 10-in. 5/7/1936 Dream time Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 61092 10-in. 5/7/1936 When I'm with you Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 61093 10-in. 5/7/1936 But definitely Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62251 10-in. 6/14/1937 The image of you Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62252 10-in. 6/14/1937 Where or when Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62253 10-in. 6/14/1937 A sailboat in the moonlight Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62254 10-in. 6/14/1937 Who'll be the one this Summer? Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62255 10-in. 6/14/1937 So rare Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62256 10-in. 6/14/1937 Our penthouse on Third Avenue Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62257 10-in. 6/14/1937 Love is never out of season Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62258 10-in. 6/14/1937 When two love each other Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62539 10-in. 8/17/1937 Goodbye, Jonah Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62540 10-in. 8/17/1937 If you were someone else Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62541 10-in. 8/17/1937 I'd like to see Samoa of Samoa Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62542 10-in. 8/17/1937 An old flame never dies Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62543 10-in. 8/17/1937 You and I know Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62544 10-in. 8/17/1937 The lady is a tramp Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62545 10-in. 8/17/1937 I still love to kiss you goodnight Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 62546 10-in. 8/17/1937 Little fraternity pin Henry King Orchestra leader  
Decca 63589 10-in. 4/13/1938 In the neigherhood of heaven Henry King Orchestra leader  
(Results 26-50 of 89 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "King, Henry," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107112.

King, Henry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107112.

"King, Henry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

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