Arthur Prysock

Arthur Prysock Jr. (January 1, 1924 or 1929 – June 21, 1997) was an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his deep baritone, influenced by Billy Eckstine. According to his obituary in The New York Times, "his heavy, deep voice projected a calm, reassuring virility."

Birth and Death Data: Born January 2, 1929 (Spartanburg), Died June 21, 1997 (Hamilton)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1944 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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

Recordings (Results 26-46 of 46 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 81450 8/25/1951 I didn't sleep a wink last night Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 82014 12/20/1951 My aching heart Buddy Johnson Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 82132 1/16/1952 Am I to blame Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 82133 1/16/1952 I hear a rhapsody Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 82134 1/16/1952 Wheels of fortune Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 82135 1/16/1952 Till the stars fall in the ocean Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 82899 5/29/1952 I cover the waterfront Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 82900 5/29/1952 School of love Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 82901 5/29/1952 I am a sentimental fool Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 84146 3/11/1953 My last goodbye Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 84147 3/11/1953 Baby don't you cry Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 84148 3/11/1953 This is the time Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 84149 3/11/1953 I would give anything Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 85150 9/2/1953 Nobody cares Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 85151 9/2/1953 Temptation Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 85152 9/2/1953 My mood Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Decca 85153 9/2/1953 Jean Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Signature SRC 867 10-in. 1946 Makin' a fool out of me Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Signature SRC 868 10-in. 1946 I'll always be in love with you Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Signature SRC 869 10-in. 1946 Jelly jelly Arthur Prysock vocalist  
Signature SRC 870 10-in. 1946 All of me Arthur Prysock vocalist  
(Results 26-46 of 46 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Prysock, Arthur," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/338552.

Prysock, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/338552.

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

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/338552

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