Max C. Freedman

Max Charles Freedman ( Friedman; January 8, 1893 – October 8, 1962) was an American songwriter and lyricist, best remembered for co-writing the song "Rock Around the Clock" .

Birth and Death Data: Born January 8, 1893 (Philadelphia), Died October 8, 1962

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1918 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-22565 10-in. 1/29/1919 Some day I'll make you glad Sterling Trio Male vocal trio, with violin and orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-22897 10-in. 6/11/1919 In the heart of a fool Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-25371 10-in. 6/27/1921 Jealous of you William Robyn Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor B-29432 10-in. 2/4/1924 Daddy's wonderful pal Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and orchestra lyricist  
Victor D5VB-0986 10-in. 12/17/1945 Sioux City Sue Curly Gribbs ; Zeke Manners Band Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D7VB-0963 10-in. 6/12/1947 I've got a gal in Laramie Pecos River Rogues ; Billy Williams [1913-2001] Male vocal solo, with string band songwriter  
Victor D7VB-1486 10-in. 8/6/1947 My little red head William Johnson ; Musical Notes (Bill Johnson) Male vocal solo, with vocal quartet and jazz/dance quintet songwriter  
Victor D9VB-0107 10-in. 1/14/1949 Dreamy old New England moon Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia 78317 10-in. 2/24/1919 Some day I'll make you glad Sterling Trio Male vocal trio, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 78519 10-in. 6/20/1919 In the heart of a fool Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 79979 10-in. 9/9/1921 Jealous of you Charles Harrison Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W145036 10-in. 10/27/1927 I had you—I lost you—I found you Mary Flood Gates Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
OKeh 566 10-in. ca. Jan. 1919 Someday I'll make you glad Samuel Ash Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
OKeh S-70201 10-in. Oct. 1921 Jealous of you Billy Jones Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
OKeh S-71567 10-in. May 1923 Daddy's wonderful pal Lewis James ; Justin Ring Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
OKeh [OK cat 1233-A] 10-in. approximately June 1919 In the heart of a fool Henry Burr Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
OKeh [Od cat 20038-b] 10-in. approximately 1921 Jealous of you Vaughn De Leath Female vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 6538 10-in. between 12/26/1918 and 12/31/1918 Someday I'll make you glad George Wilton Ballard Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 8967 10-in. 5/9/1923 Daddy's wonderful pal Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 10864 10-in. 3/3/1926 I had you—I lost you—I found you (Only to lose you again) James Doherty Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 11381 10-in. 12/17/1926 Let's forgive and forget (And start over again) Jack Stillman Orchestra ; Leroy Montesanto Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Gramophone 0EA12879 10-in. Before April 19, 1948. Heartbreaker Merry Melody Makers Instrumental ensemble with vocal refrain songwriter  
Gramophone 0EA13172 10-in. before 7/16/1948 Tea leaves Freddy Gardner Orchestra ; Denny Vaughn Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freedman, Max C.," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108075.

Freedman, Max C.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108075.

"Freedman, Max C.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108075

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