Victor matrix D6VB-2174. The prettiest song in the whole world / Lehman Engel ; The Sportsmen ; Dame May Whitty

TitleSource
The prettiest song in the whole world (Primary title)Disc label
Part 4 (Part name)Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Lehman Engel (composer)
J. S. Lloyd (lyricist)Role not confirmed.
Joseph Stein (lyricist)Role not confirmed.
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotes Hide Additional Titles
Dame May Whitty (speaker)Narrator.
Lehman Engel (conductor)
The Sportsmen (Vocal group)
William J. Atkinson (instrumentalist : trombone)
Stewart M. Bair (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Gurney Bell (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Alfred Brain (instrumentalist : French horn)
Russell A. Cheever (instrumentalist : clarinet)
Donald O. Christlieb (instrumentalist : bassoon)
John M. Clyman, Jr. (instrumentalist : trumpet)
William T. Days (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Alvin Dinkin (instrumentalist : viola)
Peter Ellis (instrumentalist : violin)
Simon Green (instrumentalist : string bass)
Walter S. Heebner (A & R representative)
Origene LaFraniera (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Ann B. Mason (instrumentalist : harp)
Rafael Méndez (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Nicholas Pisani (instrumentalist : violin)
Gordon Pope (instrumentalist : oboe)
John Rarig (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Paul Robyn (instrumentalist : viola)
Sylvia Ruderman (instrumentalist : flute)
Mischa Russell (instrumentalist : violin)
Louis Singer (instrumentalist : drums)
Eleanor Slatkin (instrumentalist : cello)
Felix Slatkin (instrumentalist : violin)
Max Smith (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Marty Sperzel (vocalist)Member, The Sportsmen.
Olcott Vail (instrumentalist : violin)
Norma L. Zimmer (vocalist : soprano vocal)Member, The Sportsmen.
  • Description: Recitation, with female vocal solo, male vocal solos and ensemble, and orchestra
  • Instrumentation: 5 violins, 2 violas, cello, bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, French horn, 3 trumpets, trombone, harp, and drums
  • Category: Spoken
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Children's"; Union musicians used;' "Contractor: David Klein."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote Hide Additional Titles
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California [1]1L Unknown
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California 1 Master Victor 45-5092 10-in. Master probable, but not confirmed
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California 1 Master RCA Victor 41-0039 45-rpm Master probable, but not confirmed
10/1/1946 Hollywood, California [1]1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D6VB-2174. The prettiest song in the whole world / Lehman Engel ; The Sportsmen ; Dame May Whitty," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300007280/D6VB-2174-The_prettiest_song_in_the_whole_world.

Victor matrix D6VB-2174. The prettiest song in the whole world / Lehman Engel ; The Sportsmen ; Dame May Whitty. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300007280/D6VB-2174-The_prettiest_song_in_the_whole_world.

"Victor matrix D6VB-2174. The prettiest song in the whole world / Lehman Engel ; The Sportsmen ; Dame May Whitty." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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