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 126-150 of 615 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-89518 | 10-in. | 4/4/1935 | Hooray for love | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89520 | 10-in. | 4/5/1935 | I'm livin' in a great big way | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89521 | 10-in. | 4/5/1935 | I'm in love all over again | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89522 | 10-in. | 4/5/1935 | Music in my heart | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89533 | 10-in. | 4/9/1935 | Hooray for love | Vi Mele ; Playboys | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89534 | 10-in. | 4/9/1935 | You're an angel | Walter Botsford ; Vi Mele ; Playboys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89535 | 10-in. | 4/9/1935 | I'm livin' in a great big way | Walter Botsford ; Vi Mele ; Playboys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89536 | 10-in. | 4/9/1935 | Music in my heart | Walter Botsford ; Vi Mele ; Playboys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89537 | 10-in. | 4/9/1935 | I'm in love all over again | Walter Botsford ; Vi Mele ; Playboys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89702 | 10-in. | 4/29/1935 | Ev'ry little moment | Eddy Duchin Orchestra ; Lew Sherwood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-91139 | 10-in. | 6/5/1935 | Ev'ry little moment | Ben Bensman ; Art Kassel ; Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra ; Thal Taylor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | composer | |
| Victor | BS-92590 | 10-in. | 7/10/1935 | I feel a song comin' on | King’s Men ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Ramona | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal quartet | composer | |
| Victor | BS-92591 | 10-in. | 7/10/1935 | I'm in the mood for love | Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Ramona | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-92733 | 10-in. | 7/18/1935 | I'm in the mood for love | Frank Dailey ; Nancy Flake ; Meadowbrook Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-92735 | 10-in. | 7/18/1935 | I feel a song comin' on | Frank Dailey ; Howard Du Lani ; Meadowbrook Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-95026 | 10-in. | 9/13/1935 | I can't give you anything but love baby | Ramona and Her Gang | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | PBS-97773 | 10-in. | 8/26/1936 | Exactly like you | Benny Goodman Trio ; Lionel Hampton | Jazz/dance trio, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98153 | 10-in. | 11/26/1935 | With all my heart | California Ramblers ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98173 | 10-in. | 11/29/1935 | I've got my fingers crossed | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98174 | 10-in. | 11/29/1935 | Spreadin' rhythm around | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98359 | 10-in. | 12/9/1935 | With all my heart | Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98367 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | Lovely lady | Buddy Gately ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98369 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | I'm shooting high | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98600 | 10-in. | 12/27/1935 | I'm shooting high | Bill Dillard ; Little Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-98601 | 10-in. | 12/27/1935 | I've got my fingers crossed | Bill Dillard ; Little Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | 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
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