Anthony J. Franchini
Anthony John Franchini (August 2, 1898 – September 17, 1997) was an American guitarist, most known for his Hawaiian guitar partnership with Frank Ferera, making him one of the most-recorded musicians of all time. After his time with Ferera, his career was remarkably varied, playing with symphony orchestras and country and western bands, often simultaneously, and also working in additional genres before retiring in his mid 90s. |
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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 217 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | S-70256 | 10-in. | October 1921 | Susquehanna shore | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-70357 | 10-in. | Dec. 1921 | My Hawaiian melody | Virginia Burt ; Frank Ferera ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian), with Hawaiian guitar vocal effect | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-70358 | 10-in. | December 1921 | Waikiki mermaid | Frank Ferera ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-70423 | 10-in. | January 1922 | Malana nnu ka kakani | Frank Ferera ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-70424 | 10-in. | Jan. 1922 | Dream kiss | Virginia Burt ; Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian), with Hawaiian guitar vocal effect | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-70488 | 10-in. | Feb. 1922 | Rio nights | Frank Ferera ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-70489 | 10-in. | Feb. 1922 | Hawaiian rainbow | Virginia Burt ; Frank Ferera ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian), with Hawaiian guitar vocal effect | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-70691 | 10-in. | June 1922 | O' sole mio | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-71572 | 10-in. | May 1923 | Pua mohala | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-71573 | 10-in. | May 1923 | Kohala march | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-72376 | 10-in. | Mar. 1924 | Sing me a song of Hawaii | Frank Ferera ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-72377 | 10-in. | Mar. 1924 | When it's love time in Hawaii | Frank Ferera ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-72919 | 10-in. | Oct. 1924 | Hawaiian memories | Ferera-Franchini Trio | 2 guitars and violin (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | S-72920 | 10-in. | Oct. 1924 | Under the South Sea palms | Ferera-Franchini Trio | 2 guitars and violin (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | 74076 | 10-in. | 3/26/1926 | Where is my rose of Waikiki | Charles L. Dettborn ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | 74077 | 10-in. | 3/26/1926 | Hawaiian sunset | Charles L. Dettborn ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | W81906 | 10-in. | 12/1/1927 | Maui girl | Charles L. Dettborn ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | W81907 | 10-in. | 12/1/1927 | Kohala | Charles L. Dettborn ; Anthony J. Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 16105-A] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | No quiero | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 16105-b] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | Ingratona | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 16106-A] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | Dulces recuerdos | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 16108-A] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | ¡Caramba! | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 16108-b] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | Hilo (March) | Ferera and Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 16143-A] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | Nunca | Ferera y Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 16143-b] | 10-in. | approximately 1921 | Bullete | Ferera y Franchini | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, guitar |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Franchini, Anthony J.," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111629.
Franchini, Anthony J.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111629.
"Franchini, Anthony J.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.
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