Freddie Rich

Frederic Efrem Rich (January 31, 1898 – September 8, 1956) was a Polish-born American bandleader and composer who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s. Among the musicians in his band were the Dorsey Brothers, Joe Venuti, Bunny Berigan, and Benny Goodman. In the early 1930s, Elmer Feldkamp was one of his vocalists.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 31, 1898 (Warsaw), Died September 8, 1956 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 63446 10-in. 3/18/1938 The star spangled banner Decca Band leader  
Decca 63447 10-in. 3/18/1938 Home sweet home Decca Band leader  
Decca 63448 10-in. 3/18/1938 Columbia the gem of the ocean Decca Band leader  
Decca 63449 10-in. 3/18/1938 Don't give up the ship Decca Band leader  
Decca 63450 10-in. 3/18/1938 Anchors aweigh Decca Band leader  
Decca 63451 10-in. 3/18/1938 America Decca Band leader  
Decca 63452 10-in. 3/18/1938 Yankee doodle ; Dixie Decca Band leader  
Decca 63453 10-in. 3/18/1938 Happy birthday ; Auld Lang Syne Decca Band leader  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rich, Freddie," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/340023.

Rich, Freddie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/340023.

"Rich, Freddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/340023

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