Arthur Tracy

Arthur Tracy (25 June 1899 – 5 October 1997) was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer. His performances in theatre, films and radio, along with his recordings, brought him international fame in the 1930s. Late evening radio listeners tuned in to hear announcer David Ross' introduction ("Round the corner and down your way comes The Street Singer") and Tracy's familiar theme song, "Marta, Rambling Rose of the Wildwood."

Birth and Death Data: Born June 25, 1899 (Kamianets-Podilskyi), Died October 5, 1997 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931 - 1944

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, accordion

Notes: Often billed as "The Street Singer."

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

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 81 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 70360 10-in. 2/19/1942 The white cliffs of Dover Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 70361 10-in. 2/19/1942 The shrine of St. Cecilia Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 70362 10-in. 2/19/1942 Shepherd serenade Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 70363 10-in. 2/19/1942 When the roses bloom again Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 70364 10-in. 2/19/1942 Russian rose Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 72011 10-in. 4/20/1944 Amor Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 72012 10-in. 4/20/1944 I'll be seeing you Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 72013 10-in. 4/20/1944 I love you Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca 72014 10-in. 4/20/1944 Long ago Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2298 10-in. 12/26/1940 San Antonio Rose Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2299 10-in. 12/26/1940 Along the Santa Fe Trail Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2300 10-in. 12/26/1940 I'd know you everywhere Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2301 10-in. 12/26/1940 We three (My echo, my shadow and me) Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2302 10-in. 12/26/1940 Arthur Tracy's message for England Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2316 10-in. 12/31/1940 Frenesi Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2317 10-in. 12/31/1940 Chapel in the valley Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2318 10-in. 12/31/1940 You forgot about me Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DLA 2319 10-in. 12/31/1940 The last time I saw Paris Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca TB 2532 10-in. 10/7/1936 When the poppies bloom again Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca TB 2620 10-in. 11/6/1936 Did your mother come from Ireland? Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca TB 2682 10-in. 12/3/1936 To you, sweetheart, Aloha Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DTB 3245 10-in. 10/7/1937 Shake hands with a millionaire Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DTB 3446 10-in. 12/14/1937 Goldilocks and The Three Bears Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca DTB 3447 10-in. 12/14/1937 My waltz for those in love Arthur Tracy vocalist  
Decca GB 7341 10-in. 7/26/1935 Leave me with a love song Arthur Tracy vocalist  
(Results 51-75 of 81 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tracy, Arthur," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.

Tracy, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811.

"Tracy, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108811

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