Manny Kurtz

Manny Curtis (born Emanuel Kurtz; November 15, 1911 – December 6, 1984) was an American songwriter. He wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs, including "In a Sentimental Mood" (1935) and "Let It Be Me" (1957). He was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States and died in San Francisco, California, United States. He also used the pseudonyms Mann Curtis, Manny Curtis and Manny Kurtz.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 15, 1911 (Brooklyn), Died December 6, 1984 (San Francisco)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-48 of 48 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-068461	10-in.	12/8/1941	The story of a starry night	Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-068897	10-in.	1/20/1942	Hey! Zeke (Your country's callin')	Four King Sisters ; Rhythm Reys	Female vocal quartet, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-071431	10-in.	9/30/1941	I struck a match in the dark	Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-071662	10-in.	1/23/1942	Hey! Zeke (Your country's callin')	Don Cornell ; McFarland Twins Orchestra ; Betty Norton	Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BS-071777	10-in.	2/9/1942	A fireside chat	Joe Reichman Orchestra ; Ziggy Lane	Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-071961	10-in.	2/24/1942	A fireside chat	Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-073434	10-in.	3/13/1942	The story of a starry night	Carl Denny ; Hal McIntyre Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-073829	10-in.	4/10/1942	Put-put-put (Your arms around me)	Wood-Nymphs ; Barry Wood	Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BS-074714	10-in.	6/30/1942	Isabella kissed a fella	Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-075703	10-in.	7/31/1942	Rock-a-bye Bay	Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Fashions-in-Music	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble	lyricist
Victor	D5VB-0084	10-in.	2/7/1945	My dreams are getting better all the time	Billy Daniels ; Phil Moore Four	Male vocal duet, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	D5VB-0265	10-in.	5/14/1945	In a sentimental mood	Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	D6VB-2019	10-in.	2/6/1946	Loop-de-loo	John Ryan ; Sportsmen Quartet	Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	D6VB-2091	10-in.	7/7/1946	What did you put in that kiss	Betty Hutton ; Joe Lilley Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	D6VB-2396	10-in.	6/20/1946	Remember when you sang "oh promise me"	Russ Case ; Dennis Day ; Russ Case Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	D6VB-2398	10-in.	6/20/1946	The whole world is singing my song	Dennis Day ; Russ Case Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	PD6VB-2676	10-in.	8/17/1946	My dreams are getting better all the time	Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	D6VB-3096	10-in.	10/19/1946	A gay little melody	Larry Green Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	D7VB-0237	10-in.	4/4/1947	You grew up to be some baby	Artie Dunn ; Three Suns	Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio	lyricist
Victor	D7VB-1340	10-in.	9/12/1947	The story of a starry night	Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	D7VB-1636	10-in.	9/22/1947	With a hey and a hi and a ho ho ho!	Louis Prima Orchestra ; Louis Prima	Male vocal solo, with vocal group jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	D9VB-0137	10-in.	1/25/1949	Johnny get your girl	Buddy Moreno Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Brunswick	B23761	10-in.	11/28/1938	You're gonna see a lot of me	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter

(Results 26-48 of 48 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kurtz, Manny," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/113468.

Kurtz, Manny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/113468.

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