Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. He is best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, whose musicals include Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Described by Stephen Sondheim as an "experimental playwright", Hammerstein helped bring the American musical to new maturity by popularizing musicals that focused on stories and character rather than the lighthearted entertainment that the musical had been known for beforehand. He also collaborated with Jerome Kern (with whom he wrote Show Boat), Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml, Richard A. Whiting, and Sigmund Romberg. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 12, 1895 (New York City), Died August 23, 1960 (Doylestown)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1953
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings (Results 301-325 of 429 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Brunswick | E29126 | 10-in. | 1/17/1929 | Stout hearted men | William O’Neal | Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E29127 | 10-in. | 1/17/1929 | Softly, as in a morning sunrise | William O’Neal | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E29136 | 10-in. | 1/19/1929 | Lover, come back to me | Brunswick Orchestra ; Louis Katzman ; Oliver Smith | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E29141 | 10-in. | 1/23/1929 | One kiss | Smith Ballew ; Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E29702 | 10-in. | Apr. 1929 | Lover, come back to me! | Jessica Dragonette | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E31035 | 10-in. | 10/17/1929 | Amanecer tranquilo | Los Castilians | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E31148 | 10-in. | Oct. 1929 | Here am I | Libby Holman | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E31149 | 10-in. | Oct. 1929 | Why was I born? | Libby Holman | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E31474 | 10-in. | November 1929 | Don’t ever leave me! | Roger Wolfe Kahn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E34420 | 10-in. | 9/17/1930 | You will remember Vienna | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E34693 | 10-in. | 10/5/1930 | I bring a love song | Jacques Renard and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E35210 | 10-in. | 11/6/1930 | I bring a love song | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E35211 | 10-in. | 11/6/1930 | I bring a love song | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E35795 | 10-in. | 1/9/1931 | I bring a love song | Willie Robyn | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E35921 | 10-in. | 1/13/1931 | I’m one of God’s children (Who hasn’t got wings) | Grace Johnston | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E35972 | 10-in. | 2/2/1931 | I’m one of God’s children (Who hasn’t got wings) | Libby Holman | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E36105 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | I’m one of God’s children (Who hasn’t got wings) | New Orleans Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E37200 | 10-in. | 9/16/1931 | Not that I care | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E37203 | 10-in. | 9/16/1931 | When your boy becomes a man | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E37310 | 10-in. | 10/22/1931 | East wind | Jacques Renard Orchestra ; Frank Munn | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | TE37311 | 10-in. | 10/22/1931 | East wind | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E37312 | 10-in. | 10/22/1931 | I’d be a fool | Jacques Renard Orchestra ; Frank Munn | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E1935-E1937 | 10-in. | 12/15/1925 | Who? | Harry Archer Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E1938-E1940 | 10-in. | 12/15/1925 | Sunny | Harry Archer Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
Brunswick | E1958-E1960 | 10-in. | 12/21/1925 | Who? | Harry Archer Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hammerstein, Oscar, II," accessed May 15, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101947.
Hammerstein, Oscar, II. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101947.
"Hammerstein, Oscar, II." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 May 2024.
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