Morrie Ryskind
Morris "Morrie" Ryskind (October 20, 1895 – August 24, 1985) was an American dramatist, lyricist and writer of theatrical productions and movies, who became a conservative political activist later in life. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 20, 1895 (New York City), Died August 24, 1985 (Washington, D.C.)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1933
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, speaker
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-36090 | 10-in. | 9/2/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes (¿Por qué me haces ojos?) | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39100 | 10-in. | 8/22/1927 | Sentimental silly | International Novelty Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57515 | 10-in. | 10/31/1929 | Ellen, sweet Ellen | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | MS-74992 | 16-in. | 1/26/1933 | Kaufman and Ryskind | George S. Kaufman ; Morrie Ryskind | Radio program audition | speaker | |
| Victor | MS-74993 | 16-in. | 1/26/1933 | Kaufman and Ryskind | George S. Kaufman ; Morrie Ryskind | Radio program audition | speaker | |
| Columbia | W142605 | 10-in. | 9/13/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Singing Sophomores | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 142624 | 10-in. | 9/15/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Harmony Brothers | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W142779 | 10-in. | 10/4/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Earl Burtnett Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E3858-E3859 | 10-in. | 9/28/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes | Fleetwood Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E20022-E20023 | 10-in. | 9/3/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes? | Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E20051-E20052 | 10-in. | 9/7/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes? | Macy and Smalle | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ryskind, Morrie," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104887.
Ryskind, Morrie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104887.
"Ryskind, Morrie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Ryskind, Morrie, 1895-1985 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85106021
Wikidata: Morrie Ryskind - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q323516
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/114913024
MusicBrainz: Morrie Ryskind - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7985df86-747f-4b89-a4b1-1de4e6fec8f1
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