Jimmy McHugh
James Francis McHugh (July 10, 1894 – May 23, 1969) was an American composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from the 1920s to the 1950s, he is credited with over 500 songs. His songs were recorded by many artists, including Chet Baker, June Christy, Bing Crosby, Deanna Durbin, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Adelaide Hall, Billie Holiday, Beverly Kenney, Bill Kenny, Peggy Lee, Carmen Miranda, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, and Dinah Washington. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 10, 1894 (Boston), Died May 23, 1969 (Beverly Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1918 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, leader, piano, lyricist
Notes: Name also appears on disc labels as Jimmy McCue.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 615 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-47413 | 10-in. | 9/22/1928 | I can't give you anything but love | Shilkret's Rhyth-Melodists | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-47920 | 10-in. | 11/16/1928 | Bon soir, cherie | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48102 | 10-in. | 10/30/1928 | I can't give you anything but love | Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48129 | 10-in. | 11/6/1928 | Baby | New Orleans Black Birds | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48132 | 10-in. | 11/7/1928 | I must have that man | Irving Aaronson ; Commanders | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo (takes 1-3); with female vocal solo and male vocal chorus (takes 4-6) | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48133 | 10-in. | 11/7/1928 | Diga diga doo | Irving Aaronson ; Commanders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and chorus | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48166 | 10-in. | 11/15/1928 | Bandanna babies | Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48167 | 10-in. | 11/15/1928 | Diga diga do | Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48168 | 10-in. | 11/15/1928 | I must have that man | Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48286 | 10-in. | 12/24/1928 | Let's sit and talk about you | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48287 | 10-in. | 12/24/1928 | Futuristic rhythm | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48373 | 10-in. | 2/18/1929 | Japanese dream | Duke Ellington Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-48374 | 10-in. | 2/18/1929 | Harlemania | Duke Ellington Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | CVE-49008 | 10-in. | 12/20/1928 | Gems from Blackbirds of 1928 | Warren Mills and his Blue Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal chorus (takes 4-7); with male vocal solo (takes 1 and 2); unaccompanied (take 3) | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-49203 | 10-in. | 11/23/1928 | I can't give you anything but love | Gene Austin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-49576 | 10-in. | 2/4/1929 | Hinky dinky parley voo | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-49768 | 10-in. | 3/7/1929 | Hot feet | Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-49920 | 10-in. | 2/4/1929 | Hinky dinky, parlez vous? | Jan Endias | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-50956 | 10-in. | 3/19/1929 | Let's sit and talk about you | Frank Crumit ; Julia Sanderson | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-51104 | 10-in. | 3/29/1929 | Looking for love | Bernie Cummins ; New York Biltmore Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-51212 | 10-in. | 4/10/1929 | Looking for love | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-51273 | 10-in. | 5/1/1929 | Nada puedo darte sino amor | José Bohr | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-51973 | 10-in. | 5/3/1929 | Arabian lover | Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-53434 | 10-in. | 5/23/1929 | Digga digga do | Three Blue Boys | Instrumental trio | composer | |
| Victor | PBVE-54774 | 10-in. | 5/1/1930 | Exactly like you | Grace Hayes | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McHugh, Jimmy," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.
McHugh, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103080.
"McHugh, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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LCNAR: McHugh, Jimmy, 1894-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81024655
Wikidata: Jimmy McHugh - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1283031
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MusicBrainz: Jimmy McHugh - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c414371b-3377-43b5-9dc2-2a20254ed520
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