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 Audio
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 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/113468.

Kurtz, Manny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/113468.

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

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