Leo Robin
Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 – December 29, 1984) was an American composer, lyricist and songwriter. He is probably best known for collaborating with Ralph Rainger on the 1938 Oscar-winning song "Thanks for the Memory," sung by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938, and with Jule Styne on "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," a song whose witty, Cole Porter style of lyric came to be identified with its famous interpreter Marilyn Monroe. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 6, 1900 (Pittsburgh), Died December 29, 1984 (Woodland Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, translator, composer
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-50 of 358 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-56133 | 10-in. | 9/17/1929 | True blue Lou | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57127 | 10-in. | 10/29/1929 | I have to have you | Helen Kane | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57433 | 10-in. | 11/20/1929 | My pals | Johnny Hamp ; Kentucky Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57446 | 10-in. | 11/22/1929 | Never say die | Johnny Hamp ; Kentucky Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58106 | 10-in. | 12/13/1929 | If I were king | Dennis King | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-59648 | 10-in. | 3/22/1930 | All I want is just one | Maurice Chevalier | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61007 | 10-in. | 8/4/1930 | Always, in all ways | Jeanette MacDonald | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61008 | 10-in. | 8/5/1930 | Beyond the blue horizon | Jeanette MacDonald | Female vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61018 | 10-in. | 9/5/1930 | Always in all ways | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61019 | 10-in. | 9/5/1930 | Beyond the blue horizon | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61022 | 10-in. | 9/16/1930 | My ideal | Fran Frey ; George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61023 | 10-in. | 9/16/1930 | It's a great life (if you don't weaken) | Dick Gardner ; George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-61039 | 10-in. | 10/17/1930 | When it's daylight saving time in Oshkosh (I'd rather be in Kalamazoo) | Ted Weems Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal solos and female vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-62387 | 10-in. | 8/15/1930 | My ideal | Maurice Chevalier | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-62388 | 10-in. | 8/15/1930 | It's a great life | Maurice Chevalier | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-68346 | 10-in. | 3/28/1932 | One hour with you | Cocoanut Grove Orchestra ; Jimmie Grier ; Donald Novis | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-68350 | 10-in. | 4/24/1932 | One hour with you | Nathaniel Finston ; Jeanette MacDonald | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-68352 | 10-in. | 4/24/1932 | Coeur contre coeur | Nathaniel Finston ; Jeanette MacDonald | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-68353 | 10-in. | 4/24/1932 | We will always be sweethearts | Nathaniel Finston ; Jeanette MacDonald | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | PCVE-68378 | 12-in. | 8/7/1932 | Paramount-Publix record no. 1 for The big broadcast | Bing Crosby ; Paramount Studio Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and dialogue | lyricist | |
| Victor | PCVE-68379 | 12-in. | 8/7/1932 | Paramount-Publix record no. 2 for The big broadcast | Bing Crosby ; Paramount Studio Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and announcement | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-68392 | 10-in. | 9/28/1932 | Please | Sam Coslow ; Nathaniel Finston ; Paramount Studio Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-68395 | 10-in. | 9/28/1932 | Here lies love | Sam Coslow ; Nathaniel Finston ; Paramount Studio Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBVE-68396 | 10-in. | 10/29/1932 | Here lies love | Ray Hendricks ; Jimmie Grier Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PCVE-68543 | 12-in. | 9/16/1933 | In a one room flat | Maurice Chevalier | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robin, Leo," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.
Robin, Leo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105220.
"Robin, Leo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Robin, Leo - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85378850
Wikidata: Leo Robin - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q364124
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/35590265
MusicBrainz: Leo Robin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e8006a80-7c18-4b1c-a10f-14f95e6ce86d
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