Herb Magidson

Herbert A. Magidson (January 7, 1906 – January 2, 1986) was an American popular lyricist. His work was used in over 23 films and four Broadway revues. He won the first Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1934.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 7, 1906 (Braddock), Died January 2, 1986 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 140 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-046091 10-in. 1/9/1940 Gone with the wind Gray Gordon ; Cliff Grass ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-048197 10-in. 3/20/1940 I can't love you any more Mitchell Ayres ; Fashions-in-Music ; Tommy Taylor Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-048198 10-in. 3/20/1940 Where do I go from you Mitchell Ayres ; Fashions-in-Music ; Mary Ann Mercer Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-048484 10-in. 3/30/1940 I'm stepping out with a memory Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-049054 10-in. 3/26/1940 I can't love you any more (Any more than I do) Janet Blair ; Hal Kemp Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBS-055068 10-in. 9/7/1940 Old, old castle in Scotland Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Anita Boyer Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBS-055224 10-in. 12/17/1940 The calypso Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Anita Boyer Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBS-055225 10-in. 12/17/1940 Beau night in Hotchkiss Corners Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Anita Boyer Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-057012 10-in. 10/21/1940 Old, old castle in Scotland Bob Chester Orchestra ; Dolores O'Neill Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BS-058756 10-in. 1/6/1941 Beau night in Hotchkiss Corners Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Victor PBS-061547 10-in. 8/25/1941 So shy Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Eddie Stone Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer, lyricist  
Victor PBS-072426 10-in. 6/12/1942 Conchita, Marquita, Lolilta, Pepita, Rosita, Juanita Lopez Gordon Jenkins ; Dinah Shore Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BS-073430 10-in. 3/12/1942 Barrelhouse Bessie from Basin Street Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Johnny Bond ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet lyricist  
Victor BS-074745 10-in. 7/16/1942 A pink cocktail for a blue lady Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Skip Nelson Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BS-075069 10-in. 6/2/1942 Conchita, Marcheta, Lolita, Pepita, Rosita, Juanita Lopez Four King Sisters ; Rhythm Reys Vocal quartet, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BS-075091 10-in. 6/17/1942 Conchita, Marcheta, Lolita, Pepita, Rosita, Juanita Lopez Tex Beneke ; Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Marion Hutton ; The Modernaires Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and mixed vocal ensemble lyricist  
Victor D5VB-0746 10-in. 5/7/1945 I'll buy that dream Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Frank Lester Male vocal solo, with vocal quintet and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor PD6VB-1588 10-in. 1/21/1946 The continental (you kiss while you're dancing) Jack Lowe ; Russ Case Orchestra ; Arthur Austin Whittemore Piano duet with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D6VB-1736 10-in. 4/27/1946 Linger in my arms a little longer, baby Louis Armstrong ; Louis Armstrong Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor D7VB-0501 10-in. 4/18/1947 You're not so easy to forget Tony Martin Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1360 10-in. 9/17/1947 I'll dance at your wedding Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Tony Martin Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1447 10-in. 7/24/1947 I'll never make the same mistake again Louis Prima Orchestra ; Louis Prima Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D7VB-2572 10-in. 12/3/1947 The continental Heywood Trio Instrumental trio songwriter  
Victor D8VB-3449 10-in. 12/27/1948 We're not getting any younger, baby Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Jud Conlon Singers ; Tony Martin Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D9VB-0096 10-in. 1/13/1949 Enjoy yourself (it's later than you think) Sonny Calello ; Lucy Ann Polk ; Charlie Shavers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Vee Tones Mixed vocal group, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
(Results 76-100 of 140 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Magidson, Herb," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108738.

Magidson, Herb. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108738.

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

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108738

External Sources

Wikipedia: Herb Magidson

Discogs: Herb Magidson

IMDb: Herb Magidson

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LCNAR: Magidson, Herb, 1906-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89003991

Wikidata: Herb Magidson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1607864

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/12490055

MusicBrainz: Herb Magidson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/953cd5f3-1892-4f96-b3a3-11d5db964336

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