Ben Homer
Ben Homer (born Benjamin Hozer, 27 June 1917, Meriden, Connecticut – 12 February 1975, Los Angeles, California) was an American songwriter, composer and arranger. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 27, 1917 (Meriden), Died February 12, 1975
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1945
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-041605 | 10-in. | 8/8/1939 | Shoot the sherbet to me Herbert | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-047743 | 10-in. | 3/4/1940 | Chester's choice | Bob Chester Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-071402 | 10-in. | 9/25/1941 | Joltin' Joe Di Maggio | Bob Chester Orchestra ; Betty Bradley ; Bob Haymes | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio and vocal ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | D5VB-0302 | 10-in. | 2/9/1945 | Sentimental journey | Hal McIntyre Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | D5VB-0362 | 10-in. | 8/13/1945 | Home country | Charlie Spivak Orchestra ; Irene Daye | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Homer, Ben," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109557.
Homer, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109557.
"Homer, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Homer, Ben, 1917-1975 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93013880
Wikidata: Ben Homer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q17917711
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/59351908
MusicBrainz: Ben Homer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4da4cab6-6851-4f9c-851e-c98f2822fd50
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