Gus Arnheim
Pianist and band leader of the 1920s–30s.
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Gus Arnheim was an American pianist and early popular band leader born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 4, 1897.[1][2] He also had a few small acting roles.[2] "I Cried for You," released in 1923, was Arnheim's initial successful song, and his peak popularity occurred during the 1920s and 1930s.[2]
Quick Facts
- Born
- September 4, 1897, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Died
- January 19, 1955
- First hit
- "I Cried for You" (1923)
- Years active (peak popularity)
- 1920s–1930s
- Record labels
- OKeh (1928–1929)
- Victor (1929–1933)
- Brunswick (through 1937)
Facts from the source article.
Life and work
In 1930, the Rhythm Boys vocal trio signed up with Arnheim's band after Paul Whiteman finished filming The King of Jazz.[3] Arnheim's orchestra backed Bing Crosby on several Victor Records songs in 1931, and their radio broadcasts helped launch Crosby's popularity as a crooner.[3] Fred MacMurray played clarinet and tenor sax in Arnheim's band in 1930–31 and sang on one recording.[1] Jimmie Grier, who later led his own band, served as staff arranger from 1930 to 1933 and had been the lead alto saxophonist and clarinetist since the band's 1928 formation.[1]
Stan Kenton began playing piano for Arnheim in 1937.[1]
What the cited sources add
Arnheim's musical compositions included "Sweet and Lovely".[4] Arnheim advised Russell to perform in both English and Spanish and to adopt the stage name Russell (instead of Rábago), which helped Russell achieve his first million-seller, "Bésame Mucho".[5] During the early 1930s, Arnheim's orchestra was featured on the NBC weekly radio program the Lucky Strike Dance Hour.[4]
References
- Wikipedia, "Gus Arnheim" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music", Virgin Books, 1997, p. 54/5 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Gus Arnheim" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music", Virgin Books, 1997, p. 54/5; "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music", Virgin Books, 1997, p. 54/5; "Archived copy"; "Gus Arnheim", IMDb.com (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Gus Arnheim" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Notes to The Chronological Bing Crosby Volume 8 1930-31 Jonzo Records JZCD-8.; "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music", Virgin Books, 1997, p. 54/5 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Gus Arnheim" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Radioddities", December 5, 1931, p. 2 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Gus Arnheim" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Loza, "Barrio Rhythm: Mexican American Music in Los Angeles", University of Illinois Press, 1993, p. 142, 146; Laredo, "Liner Notes Spotlight on... Andy Russell CD", Capitol Records, Inc., 1995 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
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