July 15, 1980(1980-07-15) (aged 82) Flower Hill, New York, U.S.
Genres
Jazz, big band
Occupation(s)
Musician, bandleader, record producer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Musical artist
Benjamin Bernard Selvin (March 5, 1898 – July 15, 1980)[1] was an American musician, bandleader, and record producer. He was known as the Dean of Recorded Music.
According to The Guinness Book of World Records, Selvin recorded more musical sides (on 78-rpm discs) than any other person. One reason for this prolific output is that he recorded for dozens of different record labels during this productive time in the industry, using a different name for each label. His output has been estimated at 13,000 to 20,000 song titles.[2]
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^"From 'Dardanella' On A Stroh To Stacked Tapes". The New York Times. 13 December 1964. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
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best known for their 1965 hit "Lies" The Knickerbockers, an alias of BenSelvin and His Orchestra "Knickerbocker", a 2008 song by Fujiya & Miyagi "Hey...
and by 1956 his recordings were showcased on national radio networks by BenSelvin within the RCA Thesaurus transcriptions library. He continued to perform...
and was picked up by ABC in June 1955. By 1956, Welk also signed with BenSelvin at RCA Thesaurus for broadcasts of his "New Lawrence Welk Show" on leading...
the show would originate there. By 1956, Welk also collaborated with BenSelvin at RCA Thesaurus to release electrical transcriptions of "The New Lawrence...
Days" on her 2018 album Walls. Annette Hanshaw recorded it in 1930. with BenSelvin and his Orchestra. In 1930, the Comedian Harmonists recorded their popular...
During the 1950s, RCA Thesaurus produced under the musical direction of BenSelvin in New York City. As the transcription service continued to grow in 1953...
traditional jazz works. In 1956, Granz also signed an agreement with the A&R BenSelvin to showcase several JATP recordings within the RCA Thesaurus library,...
and Verve labels. By 1956, Basie's recordings were also showcased by BenSelvin within the RCA Thesaurus transcription library. The jukebox era had begun...
for music composed by Felix Bernard and Johnny S. Black. Bandleader BenSelvin (1898–1980) recorded "Dardanella" for several record labels (including...
Schoen (1916-2000) (The Vic Schoen Orchestra) Raymond Scott (1908-1994) BenSelvin (1898–1980) Brian Setzer (born 1959) (The Brian Setzer Orchestra) Artie...
recording 'The Early Bird Catches the Worm' sold 2.5 million copies. In 1929, BenSelvin became house bandleader and A. & R. director. Other favorites in the Viva-tonal...
Popular recordings in 1922–23 were by Carl Fenton; Paul Whiteman; and by BenSelvin. The lyrics make it clear that the "steps" on the stairway are dance steps...
were charted versions by the Flamingos (1959) and Art Garfunkel (1975). BenSelvin (vocal by Howard Phillips), Eddy Duchin (vocal by Lew Sherwood), and Jane...
By 1956, his recordings were showcased on national radio networks by BenSelvin as part of the RCA Thesaurus transcriptions library. Eldridge also toured...
but Mine" Blind Willie Johnson 1927 3:11 02 "Happy Days Are Here Again" BenSelvin 1930 3:18 03 "Doin' the Uptown Lowdown" Isham Jones 1933 2:40 04 "I Can't...
Reisman, Victor Arden, Phil Ohman, George Olsen, Ted Lewis, Abe Lyman, BenSelvin, Nat Shilkret, Fred Waring, and Paul Whiteman. Paris set the fashion trends...
1956, Getz's recordings were also featured on national radio networks by BenSelvin as part of the RCA Thesaurus transcriptions library. A 1953 line-up of...
wide use in the late 1940s. In the 1920s and 1930s, A&R executives, like BenSelvin at Columbia Records, Nathaniel Shilkret at Victor Records, and Bob Haring...
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