Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra
- Description: Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal ensemble
- Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, guitar, piano, accordion, string bass, and drums
- Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
- Language: English
- Master Size: 10-in.
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| Master renumbered by Victor as J1CB-2996. |
| Ledgers: "L. Joy, present." Ledgers (take [1]1R): "For Mr. Leonard Joy"; "Re-record to improve recording close up open spots also step up lead in on vocals." |
| Victor ledgers state that members of the orchestra also sing in this selection. |
| Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor ledgers. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Format | Note Hide Additional Titles | |
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| 6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1 | Hold | ||||
| 6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 | [1]1R | Master | Bluebird B-10783 | 10-in. | Issued from dub made 6/27/1940. | |
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| 6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 | [1]1R | Master | Bluebird BY-78 | 10-in. | Issued from dub made 6/27/1940. | |
| 6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 | [1]1R | Master | Bluebird WBY-78 | 45-rpm | ||
| 6/21/1940 New York, New York. Studio 2 | 1A | Not processed | ||||
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200045065/BS-051550-I_am_an_American.
Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/200045065/BS-051550-I_am_an_American.
"Victor matrix BS-051550. I am an American / Meredith Blake ; Gray Gordon ; Art Perry ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.
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