Robert Farnon

Robert Joseph Farnon CM (24 July 1917 – 23 April 2005) was a Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player. As well as being a composer of original works (often in the light music genre), he was commissioned by film and television producers for theme and incidental music. In later life he composed a number of more serious orchestral works, including three symphonies, and was recognised with four Ivor Novello awards and the Order of Canada.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 24, 1917 (Toronto), Died April 23, 2005 (Guernsey)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	88024	5/26/1955	Gentlemen marry brunettes	Johnny Desmond	leader
Decca	88025	5/26/1955	You're driving me crazy	Jane Russell	leader
Decca	88026	5/26/1955	Miss Annabelle Lee	Robert Farnon	leader
Decca	88027	5/26/1955	Have you met Miss Jones?	Rudy Vallée	leader
Decca	88028	5/26/1955	My funny Valentine	Anita Ellis	leader
Decca	88029	5/26/1955	I've got five dollars	Jane Russell	leader
Decca	88030	5/26/1955	I wanna be loved by you	Rudy Vallée	leader
Decca	88031	5/26/1955	Daddy	Anita Ellis ; Jane Russell	leader
Decca	88032	5/26/1955	Ain't misbehavin'	Jane Russell ; Alan Young	leader
Decca	88033	5/26/1955	My funny Valentine	Jane Russell	leader

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Farnon, Robert," accessed November 13, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/314828.

Farnon, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/314828.

"Farnon, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 13 November 2024.