Victor Herbert Melodies, Vol. 1 Explained

Decca Presents A Collection Of Victor Herbert Melodies, Vol. 1
Type:studio
Artist:Bing Crosby, Frances Langford, Florence George, Rudy Vallée
Cover:Victor_Herbert_Melodies,_Vol._1_(album_cover).jpg
Released:Original 78 album: 1939
Recorded:1938
Genre:Popular
Label:Decca
Chronology:Bing Crosby
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Prev Year:1939
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Next Year:1939

Victor Herbert Melodies, Vol. 1 is a studio album featuring five 78 rpm phonograph records recorded by artists Bing Crosby, Frances Langford, Florence George and Rudy Vallee celebrating the music of Victor Herbert. The recordings were made in December 1938 by Decca Records, who were probably aware that a film called The Great Victor Herbert was being made by Paramount Pictures.[1] Victor Young and His Orchestra provided the musical accompaniment to all of the tracks. The album was followed by a sequel Victor Herbert Melodies, Vol. 2

Track listing

These newly issued songs were featured on a 5-disc, 78 rpm album set, Decca Album No. A-38.

Disc 1: (2315)[2]

Disc 2: (2316)[2]

Disc 3: (2317)[3]

Disc 4: (2318)[3]

Disc 5: (2319)[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Internet Movie Database. Internet Movie Database. November 19, 2015.
  2. Web site: A Bing Crosby Discography. A Bing Crosby Discography. September 2, 2015.
  3. Web site: DECCA (USA) 78rpm numerical listing discography: 2000 - 2500.