Research Catalog

Title

American popular song [sound recording].

Publication

Washington, DC : Smithsonian Collection of Recordings ; New York, NY : Produced in association with CBS Special Products, p1984.

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Additional Authors

• Astaire, Fred.
• Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998.
• Bennett, Tony, 1926-2023
• Fitzgerald, Ella.
• Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977.
• Garland, Judy.
• Cole, Nat King, 1919-1965.
• Smithsonian Institution.

Description

7 sound discs : analog, 33 1/3 rpm; 12 in.

Alternative Title

• Six decades of songwriters and singers.
• 6 decades of songwriters and singers.

Subject

• Popular music > United States
• Musicals > Excerpts
• United States > Music > 20th century

Note

• Smithsonian Collection of Recordings: R 031 P7 17983 (P 17984--P 17990).
• Chiefly popular songs, in part from musical comedies.
• At head of title on container: Six decades of songwriters and singers.
• Issued also as CD (RD 031 A5 17983) and cassette (RC 031 P4T 17983).
• Accompanying book with extensive program notes and biographies of the composers and performers (152 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.) inserted in container.

Event (note)

• Recorded at various times between July 1911 and Sept. 14, 1980 ; all selections previously released on various labels.

Contents

• Disc 1. Some of these days (Sophie Tucker) -- Alexander's ragtime band (Bessie Smith) -- I love a piano (Billy Murray) -- They didn't believe me (Grace Kerns and Reed Miller) -- April showers (Al Jolson) -- After you've gone ; I ain't got nobody ; The Man I love (Marion Harris) -- Fascinating rhythm (Fred and Adele Astaire) -- Sweet Georgia Brown ; I can't give you anything but love (Ethel Waters) -- Melancholy (my melancholy baby) (Gene Austin) -- Why was I born? (Helen Morgan) -- Puttin' on the ritz (Fred Astaire) -- If I had you ; Out of nowhere (Bing Crosby). Disc 2. I'm through with love ; Brother, can you spare a dime? (Bing Crosby) -- Street of dreams (Russ Columbo) -- Georgia on my mind (Mildred Bailey) -- Willow, weep for me (Irene Taylor) -- I gotta right to sing the blues (Benny Goodman Orch. w/Jack Teagarden) -- Night and day ; Isn't this a lovely day? ; Cheek to cheek ; A fine romance ; They can't take that away from me (Fred Astaire) -- I feel a song comin' on (Frances Langford) -- Jeepers creepers (Louis Armstrong) -- You go to my head ; More than you know (Billie Holiday) -- Day in, day out (Helen Forrest).
• Disc 3. Taking a chance on love (Benny Goodman Orch. w/Helen Forrest) -- Skylark (Helen Forrest) -- Body and soul (Martha Raye) -- Zing! went the strings of my heart (Judy Garland) -- The nearness of you (Connie Boswell) -- It never entered my mind (Shirley Ross) -- I got it bad (and that ain't good) (Ivie Anderson) -- Stormy weather ; As long as I live (Lena Horne) -- Sweet Lorraine ; Embraceable you (Nat "King" Cole) -- But not for me ; The boy next door (Judy Garland) -- Something to remember you by (Dinah Shore) -- Alone together (Jo Stafford) -- Ev'ry time we say goodbye (Benny Goodman Quintet with Peggy Mann). Disc 4. I only have eyes for you (Frank Sinatra) -- A cottage for sale (Billy Eckstine) -- You are too beautiful (Dick Haymes) -- They say it's wonderful (Perry Como) -- I'll get by (Buddy Clark) -- Little girl blue (Margaret Whiting) -- Our love is here to stay (Gene Kelly) -- By myself (Fred Astaire) -- Get happy ; The man that got away (Judy Garland) -- Hello, young lovers (Mabel Mercer) -- Dancing on the ceiling (Jeri Southern) -- Easy living (Peggy Lee) -- Sophisticated lady (Rosemary Clooney) -- There will never be another you ; Star dust (Nat "King" Cole).
• Disc 5. 'S wonderful ; Autumn in New York (Sarah Vaughan) -- What is this thing called love? ; This can't be love ; How long has this been going on? ; Blues in the night (Ella Fitzgerald) -- Speak low ; Isn't it romantic? ; Baltimore Oriole (Carmen McRae) -- I've got you under my skin ; I guess I'll have to change my plan (Frank Sinatra) -- What'll I do? (Johnny Mathis) -- I'm beginning to see the light ; Come rain or come shine (Joe Williams). Disc 6. Something's gotta give (Fred Astaire) -- Nice work if you can get it ; When the sun comes out ; One morning in May (Mel Tormé) -- You're driving me crazy (Kay Starr) -- Just one of those things (Lena Horne) -- You don't know what love is ; My future just passed (Teddi King) -- Easy street (Elaine Stritch) -- My shining hour (Mabel Mercer) -- Glad to be unhappy (Barbara Cook) -- While we're young (Portia Nelson) -- Nobody else but me (Bobby Short) -- Supper time (Eileen Farrell) -- All the things you are (Gordon MacRae) -- Here's that rainy day (Frank Sinatra).
• Disc 7. Last night when we were young ; A sleepin' bee ; My funny valentine ; I'll be around ; Sometimes I'm happy (Tony Bennett) -- Ac-cent-tchu-ate the positive (Aretha Franklin) -- I get a kick out of you (Eileen Rodgers) -- As time goes by (Peggy Lee) -- Lush life (Nat "King" Cole) -- Spring will be a little late this year (Leslie Uggams) -- I'm old fashioned (Ella Fitzgerald) -- Lazy afternoon (Sarah Vaughan) -- Quiet night (Barbra Streisand) -- September song (Frank Sinatra) -- Too late now (Marilyn Maye) -- Some other time (Barbara Cook).

Call Number

*LZR 5095 (F)

LCCN

85754064 /R/r892

OCLC

NYPG94-R795

Title

American popular song [sound recording].

Imprint

Washington, DC : Smithsonian Collection of Recordings ; New York, NY : Produced in association with CBS Special Products, p1984.

Performer

Various performers, orchestras, and conductors.

Event

Recorded at various times between July 1911 and Sept. 14, 1980 ; all selections previously released on various labels.

Added Author

Astaire, Fred. Performer

Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998. Performer

Bennett, Tony, 1926-2023, singer.

Fitzgerald, Ella. Performer

Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977. Performer

Garland, Judy. Performer

Cole, Nat King, 1919-1965. Performer

Smithsonian Institution.

Added Title

Six decades of songwriters and singers.

6 decades of songwriters and singers.

Publisher No.

Smithsonian Collection of Recordings R 031 P7 17983

Smithsonian Collection of Recordings P 17984--P 17990

Smithsonian Collection of Recordings RC 031 P4T 17983

Smithsonian Collection of Recordings RD 031 A5 17983

Research Call Number

*LZR 5095 (F) Detailed program notes on file.