Arthur Freed
Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals, and both were directed by Vincente Minnelli. In addition, he produced and was also a co-lyricist for the film Singin' in the Rain. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 9, 1894 (Charleston), Died April 12, 1973 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 297 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | S-71273 | 10-in. | February 1923 | Peggy dear | Markel's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| OKeh | S-71316 | 10-in. | February 1923 | After every party | Ferera Waikiki Sextette | Instrumental sextet (Hawaiian) | songwriter | |
| OKeh | S-71414 | 10-in. | April 1923 | Apple sauce | Red Caps | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W401735 | 10-in. | 3/22/1929 | The wedding of the painted doll | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401819 | 10-in. | 4/23/1929 | You were meant for me | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401820 | 10-in. | 4/23/1929 | Broadway melody | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401894 | 10-in. | 5/16/1929 | Pagan love song | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402463 | 10-in. | 6/18/1929 | Singin' in the rain | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402471 | 10-in. | 6/27/1929 | Pagan love song | Frank Ferera’s Trio | Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402531 | 10-in. | 7/12/1929 | Singin' in the rain | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402537 | 10-in. | 7/25/1929 | Blondy | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402610 | 10-in. | 6/11/1929 | Pagan love song | Band O’ Sunshine ; Lew Bray ; Sunny Clapp | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402865 | 10-in. | 8/19/1929 | Singin' in the rain | Richard Jordon | Organ solo, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403071 | 10-in. | 10/16/1929 | Chant of the jungle | New Yorkers [Joe Venuti] ; Joe Venuti | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403075 | 10-in. | 10/17/1929 | Chant of the jungle | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403550 | 10-in. | 12/23/1929 | Should I | Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Phil Spitalny Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403789 | 10-in. | 2/28/1930 | The moon is low | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403790 | 10-in. | 2/28/1930 | Should I? | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403840 | 10-in. | 3/10/1930 | The moon is low | Arthur Schutt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404203 | 10-in. | 6/4/1930 | If you're not kissing me | Phil Spitalny Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404245 | 10-in. | 7/1/1930 | Here comes the sun | Phil Spitalny Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404510 | 10-in. | 10/23/1930 | You're simply delish | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W405195 | 10-in. | 4/11/1933 | We're together again | Freddy Martin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W490047 | 10-in. | 3/10/1930 | The moon is low | Arthur Schutt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | 9950-9951 | 10-in. | 2/20/1923 | Peggy, dear | Carl Fenton’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with whistling | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Freed, Arthur," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.
Freed, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104711.
"Freed, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84163297
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