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Sophie Tucker private recordings collection, *L (Special) 88-67, The Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
The collection was donated by Lillian Tucker.
Sophie Tucker (1/13/1884-2/9/1966) was a Russian born popular American entertainer. She began her career as a singer in her father's Connecticut restaurant, and then went on to sing in English music halls, vaudeville, and burlesque. She gained fame during World War I, and continued her career for many years in nightclubs, films, radio and television. Some of these days was her theme song.
The collection contains some of Tuckers' appearances on radio programs, interviews, live night club performances, and various unissued studio recordings.
Some of the radio programs represented in the collection are: Blue Ribbon Town; Frank Sinatra Show; It's Time for Pabst; and the Philco Hour.
Other performers represented in the collection include: Ben Bernie; Judy Garland; Frank Sinatra; and Orson Welles.
The collection is organized into two series:
Arranged alphabetically by main entry.
Consists of both live and studio recordings of Tucker with various orchestras and performers.
Performers: Judy Garland ; Sophie Tucker.
This may be a test sound track for a film.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10607.
Access to original items restricted.
Original in: *LJ-12 5143.
On labels: Audiodisc recording blank.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11221.
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Original in: *LJ-10 1540.
Dub of a live recording from the night club (ca. 1950's).
Parts 1 and 4 only.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10607.
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Original in: *LJ-12 5148.
Contents: Monologue -- So little time
On labels: Audiodisc recording blank.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11221.
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Original in: *LJ-10 1540.
Performer: Sophie Tucker.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10607.
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Original in: *LJ-12 5146.
Narrator: Sophie Tucker. Script: Dr. Sidney Marks. Musical score & accompaniment: Shmuel Fershko. Issued by the Membership Department of the Zionist Organization of America.
On disc label "a ZOA interpretation".
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10608.
Access to original items restricted.
Original in: *LR. 9276.
Two versions of the song: First with Ted Lewis Orchestra (CD track 27), second with Ted Shapiro Orchestra (CD track 28).
On labels: R.W. Recording Studio.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11221.
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Original in: *LJ-10 1541.
On labels: Audiodisc recording blank.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11221.
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Original in: *LJ-10 1539.
Contents: What'll I do? / Irving Berlin -- There'll be some changes made.
On labels: Nola Recording Studios.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11219.
Access to original items restricted.
Originals in: *LJ-10 1528, *LJ-10 1529, *LJ-10 1530, *LJ-10 1531, *LJ-10 1532, *LJ-10 1533, *LJ-10 1534, *LJ-10 1535, *LJ-10 1536, *LJ-10 1537.
Contents: What good am I without you? -- Makin' wicky wacky down in Waikiki -- Lady be good! The man I love / George Gershwin -- My pet -- I'm the last of the red hot mamas -- That's what I call sweet music -- Is he the boy friend? -- Away down south in heaven -- Conversational man -- I know that my baby is cheatin' on me -- He's a good man to have around -- I'm the last of the red hot mamas -- I don't want to get thin -- That's what I call sweet music -- I'm doing what I'm doing for love -- I'm feather'n my nest for a bluebird -- Me and myself -- Nobody knows what a redheaded mama can do -- Blue river -- There's a cradle in Caroline.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11221.
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Original in: *LJ-10 1538.
Contents: Some of these days .
On labels: Presto Recording Corporation.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11221.
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Original in: *LJ-10 1542, *LJ-10 1543.
Contents: Hula Lou -- I'm the last of the red hot mamas -- Bluebird, where are you -- Complainin' (it's human nature to complain).
On disc label "Miss Tucker".
This may be a test sound track for a film. Includes an orchestra and chorus only.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10607.
Access to original items restricted.
Original in: *LJ-12 5151.
Arranged alphabetically by main entry.
Consists of recordings of Tucker on various radio and television programs. Includes interviews as well as performances.
On disc label "a personal re-recording by Wilson Midgley ... BBC network ... operation Donegall".
Some of These Days is the title of Sophie Tucker's autobiography.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10608.
Access to original items restricted.
Original in: *LJ-12 5145.
Discs dated 7/29 [no year].
Radio broadcast of Pabst Blue Ribbon Town, starring Kenny Baker, vocalist ; Ken Niles, announcer ; Robert Armbruster, conductor ; Sophie Tucker, guest vocalist. Featuring the songs of Jimmy McHugh.
Access to original items restricted.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11221.
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Originals in: *LJ-12 4513, 4514, 4515
Contents: I feel a song coming on -- A touch of Texas -- I'm in the mood for love -- I can't give you anything but love -- When my sugar walks down the street -- South American way -- How blue the night -- Medley: Diga diga do ; Lovely lady ; On the sunny side of the street / Jimmy McHugh.
Sophie Tucker, guest.
Radio broadcast of Pabst Blue Ribbon Town, starring Kenny Baker, vocalist ; Ken Niles, announcer ; Robert Armbruster, conductor.
On labels: Electro-Vox Recording Studios.
Date is questionable.
Includes Sophie Tucker reading excerpts from her autobiography.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 11220.
Access to original items restricted.
Originals in: *LJ-12 4510, 4511, 4512
Contents: El rancho grande -- I'll take you home again, Kathleen -- I'll walk alone -- For me and my gal -- I'm Alabama bound -- Some of these days -- Monastery garden.
Audio excerpt of the broadcast television show.
Guest performer: Sophie Tucker.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10607.
Access to original items restricted.
Original in: *LJ-12 5149.
Contents: Opening (Sullivan) -- If I had my life to live over -- The curse of an aching heart -- Why do you want to make those eyes at me? -- Some of these days -- Sullivan speaks with Tucker -- White Christmas / Irving Berlin.
Broadcast on CBS.
Incomplete recording. Includes only 4 sides of an 8 side recording.
Starring Frank Sinatra with Jerry Lester. Guest: Sophie Tucker.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10606.
Access to original items restricted.
Original in: *LJ-12 5153.
Contents: Opening -- Blue skies -- It's spring again -- I get a kick out of you.
On disc labels "Client: Sophie Tucker".
Radio program starring Ben Bernie and his orchestra.
Guest star, Sophie Tucker.
Einstein Bernard, Narrator.
Broadcast on WEAF, New York, NBC Red Network, 9-9:30 P.M.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10606.
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Original in: *LJ-12 5144.
Contents: Opening -- Tally Ho -- Every little dog has its day -- Two heads against the moon -- Closing comments.
On disc label "Reisenwerber spot" (excerpt).
Performers: Sophie Tucker ; Teddy Shapiro, piano ; Jerry Duane, vocal ; Tom Foster, vocal.
An American Broadcasting Company recording.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10607.
Access to original items restricted.
Original in: *LJ-12 5152.
Contents: "New Years Eve at Reisenwerber's Cabaret" Dinah -- Pretty baby -- How are you going to keep them down on the farm -- Some of these days.
Consists of a tribute honoring Tucker's 50th year anniversary.
Speakers include George Jessel, Gertrude Berg, Dr. Ralphe Bunche, Debrah Carr, Tallulah Bankhead, Milton Berle, Harry Hirshfeld, Edward G. Robinson, and Joe E. Lewis.
Narrated by Tex McCrary & Jinx Falkenberg McCreary.
On disc label "Reference Recording instantaneous ... WNBC".
Broadcast on WNBC New York, an NBC Radio Network Production.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10606.
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Original in: *LJ-12 5147.
Interview conducted on WIND radio, in Chicago.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10608.
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Original in: *LJ-12 5150.
Interview conducted by Louella Parsons.
Preservation copy in: *LT-10 10608.
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Original in: *LJ-12 5142.
Original in: *LJ-12 4516, 4517
On labels: Radio station WKAT, Miami Beach, Florida.
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Shadows (1826). NYPL Art and Architecture Collection.
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