Robert Wells

Robert Wells (born Robert Levinson, October 15, 1922 – September 23, 1998) was an American songwriter, composer, script writer and television producer. During his early career, he collaborated with singer and songwriter Mel Tormé, writing several hit songs, most notably "The Christmas Song" in 1945. Later, he became a prolific writer and producer for television, for such shows as The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, as well as for numerous variety specials, such as If They Could See Me Now, starring Shirley MacLaine. He was nominated for several Academy Awards and won six Emmys and a Peabody Award.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 15, 1922 (Raymond), Died September 23, 1998 (Santa Monica)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D7VB-0432	10-in.	1/24/1947	Born to be blue	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	D7VB-1337	10-in.	9/3/1947	The Christmas song (merry Christmas to you)	Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Tony Martin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	D8VB-4145	10-in.	12/28/1948	I can't think of a thing to do	Charles R. Grean ; Eve Young	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	D9VB-0232	10-in.	3/1/1949	I'll do the same for you	Bill Lawrence ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	D9VB-0956	10-in.	3/19/1949	Lucille	Johnny Bradford	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	D9VB-2249	10-in.	9/15/1949	Speak a word of love (I wish, I wish)	Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wells, Robert," accessed November 10, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/359266.

Wells, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/359266.

"Wells, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 November 2024.