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Walter Van Brunt

Walter Van Brunt (22 April 1892 – 11 April 1971) was an American tenor known initially for his recordings on Thomas Alva Edison's Blue Amberol Records and later for his role in a scandal involving a stage name and case of adultery.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 22, 1892, Died April 11, 1971

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1933

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, lyricist, composer, vocalist, songwriter, speaker

See Also: Scanlon, Walter

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 596 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-6983 10-in. 4/13/1909 Summer reminds me of you Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-6984 10-in. 4/13/1909 The child of a king Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8117 10-in. 7/16/1909 Norah McNamara Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8118 10-in. 7/16/1909 When I dream in the gloaming of you Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8119 10-in. 7/16/1909 It's hard to kiss your sweetheart when the last kiss means good-bye Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10147 10-in. 4/5/1911 That was before I met you Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10148 10-in. 4/5/1911 Give your smiles to all the boys, but keep your heart for me Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10149 10-in. 4/5/1911 My Yiddisha colleen Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10225 10-in. 4/25/1911 All aboard for Blanket Bay Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10226 10-in. 4/25/1911 June Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10256 10-in. 5/3/1911 That railroad rag Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10257 10-in. 5/3/1911 Two lips Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10258 10-in. 5/3/1911 I'm just pining for you Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10388 10-in. 5/26/1911 Any girl looks good in summer American Quartet ; Walter Van Brunt Tenor vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10389 10-in. 5/26/1911 Don't wake me up, I am dreaming Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10626 10-in. 6/29/1911 It's time to close your drowsy eyes and sleep John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10627 10-in. 6/29/1911 The owl in the old oak tree John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10628 10-in. 6/29/1911 Let's make love among the roses American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10817 10-in. 7/21/1911 Vowel sounds Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10821 10-in. 7/21/1911 Wynken, Blynken and Nod Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10822 10-in. 7/21/1911 I want a girl just like the girl that married dear old Dad Walter Van Brunt Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10836 10-in. 7/27/1911 Billy (She always dreams of Bill) American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10855 10-in. 8/3/1911 The cottage by the sea John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10856 10-in. 8/3/1911 Her bright smile haunts me still John H. Bieling ; Walter Van Brunt Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-10857 10-in. 8/3/1911 I'd love to lead a military band American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 596 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Van Brunt, Walter," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106543.

Van Brunt, Walter. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106543.

"Van Brunt, Walter." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106543

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