Mercury Records Discography: 1953

1953

Ben Webster With Johnny Richards' Orchestra

Don Elliott (tp, mel) Eddie Bert (tb) Sam Rubinowitch (as, picc) Ben Webster (ts) Sidney Brown (bars) Billy Taylor (p) Milt Hinton (b) Jo Jones (d) Johnny Richards (arr)
NYC, January 23, 1953
9456-8HootEmArcy MG 26006, EP 1-6011, MG 36051
9457-5Pouting-
9458-4The Iron HatEmArcy MG 26006, EP 1-6011
9458-6-EmArcy (J) 175J 3/4
* Various Artists - Vol. 3 - The Jazz Giants: Reeds, Pt. 2 (EmArcy MG 36051)
* Ben Webster - The Big Tenor (EmArcy MG 26006)
= The Complete Ben Webster On EmArcy (EmArcy (J) 175J 3/4)
* Ben Webster - The Iron Hat (EmArcy EP 1-6011)

Paul Quinichette Quintet

Paul Quinichette (ts) Marlowe Morris (org) Jerome Darr (g) Gene Ramey (b) Les Erskine (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, January, 1953
9452-8Galoshes And RubbersMercury 70138; EmArcy MG 26035, EP 1-6061, MG 36050
9453-9People Will Say We're In LoveMercury 70086; EmArcy MG 26035, EP 1-6061, MG 36051
9454-9Rose Of BirdlandMercury 70138; EmArcy MG 26035, EP 1-6060, MG 36051
9455-4No ParkingMercury 70086; EmArcy MG 26035, EP 1-6060
* Various Artists - Vol. 3 - The Jazz Giants: Reeds, Pt. 1 (EmArcy MG 36050)
* Various Artists - Vol. 3 - The Jazz Giants: Reeds, Pt. 2 (EmArcy MG 36051)
* Paul Quinichette - Sequel (EmArcy MG 26035)
= The Complete Paul Quinichette On EmArcy (EmArcy (J) 175J 5/6)
* Paul Quinichette - Let's Make It (EmArcy EP 1-6061)
* Paul Quinichette - Sequel (EmArcy EP 1-6060)
* Paul Quinichette - Galoshes And Rubbers c/w Rose Of Birdland (Mercury 70138, 70138x45)
* Paul Quinichette - People Will Say We're In Love c/w No Parking (Mercury 70086, 70086x45)

Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

Larry Brooks, Corny Panico, Ron Walters (tp) Ralph Marterie (tp, cond) Larry Ransom, Paul Severson, Bobby Speer (tb) Jim Cooke, Jack Gaylo (as) Kenny Mann, Larry Regan (ts) Charlie Spero (bars, cl) Matt Alagna (p) Henry Poston (b) Henry Riggs (d)
Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, January, 1953
9526It's The Talk Of The TownMercury EP 1-3140; Wing MGW 12155
9527CaravanMercury 70097, EP 1-3078, MG 20336, MG 20583
9528While We DreamMercury 70097, EP 1-3140
9529Untitled Instrumentalunissued
* Ralph Marterie - Trumpeters Lullaby (Wing MGW 12155)
* The Hits That Made Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra Famous (Mercury MG 20336)
* Various Artists - More Golden Goodies - Songs That Sold A Million (Mercury MG 20583, SR 60249)
* Ralph Marterie - One Night Stand (Mercury EP 1-3140)
* Ralph Marterie - Dancer's Delight (Mercury EP 1-3078)
* Ralph Marterie - Caravan c/w While We Dream (Mercury 70097, 70097x45)

Dinah Washington

unknown (tp) unknown (as) unknown (ts) unknown (bars) possibly Beryl Booker (p) possibly Keter Betts (b) possibly Jimmy Cobb (d) Dinah Washington (vo)
Chicago, IL, early 1953
9580You Let My Love Grow ColdMercury 70125, (J) 18PJ 10140/43
9581-7Surprise PartyMercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43
9582Don't Get Around Much AnymoreMercury MG 20622
9583-5Ain't Nothing GoodMercury 70125, (J) 18PJ 10140/43
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 3: 1952-1954 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43)
* Dinah Washington - The Good Old Days (not released) (Mercury MG 20622, SR 60622)
= Dinah Washington - The Good Old Days (Mercury MG 20829, SR 60829)
* Dinah Washington - You Let My Love Grow Cold c/w Ain't Nothing Good (Mercury 70125, 70125x45)

Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

Larry Brooks, Corny Panico, Bobby Sutherland, Ron Walters (tp) Ralph Marterie (tp, cond) Larry Ransom, Paul Severson, Bobby Speer (tb) Jim Cooke, Jack Gaylo (as) Kenny Mann (ts) Larry Regan (ts -1/3,5, ts, vo -4) Charlie Spero (bars, cl) Matt Alagna (p) Henry Poston (b) Henry Riggs (d) The Smarty Airs (vocal group -3,4)
Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, March, 1953
1. 9672CarlaMercury 71007, MG 20128
2. 9673Swamp Fireunissued
3. 9674Go AwayMercury 70153
4. 9675Crazy Man, Crazy-
5. 9676Warsaw ConcertoMercury 70221; Wing MGW 12155
* Ralph Marterie - Salute To The Aragon Ballroom (Mercury MG 20128)
* Ralph Marterie - Trumpeters Lullaby (Wing MGW 12155)
* Ralph Marterie - Go Away c/w Crazy Man, Crazy (Mercury 70153, 70153x45)
* Ralph Marterie - Warsaw Concerto c/w Lazy River (Mercury 70221, 70221x45)
* Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra (no details) (Mercury 71007)

Marshall Royal Quintet

Marshall Royal (as) Ben Webster (ts) Bobby Tucker (p) Milt Hinton (b) Jo Jones (d)
NYC, April 7, 1953
9609Where Is Your HeartMercury 70140
9610I Wanna Get NastyMercury 70140; EmArcy MG 36018, EP 1-6128
9611-2'S WonderfulEmArcy MG 36018
9612Funky Feelin' Blues-
* Various Artists - Alto Altitude (EmArcy MG 36018)
* Various Artists - Alto Altitude (EmArcy EP 1-6128)
* Marshall Royal - Where Is Your Heart c/w I Wanna Get Nasty (Mercury 70140, 70140x45)

Vic Damone, Rusty Draper And Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

Ralph Marterie (tp, cond) Rusty Draper (vo) Vic Damone (vo -1,3,4) unidentified orchestra
Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, May, 1953
1. 9702You Turned The Tables On MeMercury MG 25201, EP 1-3183
2. 9703Lazy RiverMercury 70178, 70221, MG 25163, MG 25201, MG 20118, MG 20173
3. 9704LouiseMercury MG 25201, EP 1-3183
4. 9705Bummin' AroundMercury 70178, MG 25201, EP 1-3183
* Songs By Rusty Draper (Mercury MG 20118)
* Rusty Draper - Rusty Meets Hoagy (Mercury MG 20173)
* Vic Damone/Ralph Marterie/Rusty Draper - 3 Guys On A Note (Mercury MG 25201)
* Billy Daniels - Songs At Midnight (Mercury MG 25163)
* Vic Damone, Rusty Draper And Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra - Lazy River c/w Bummin' Around (Mercury 70178, 70178x45)
* Ralph Marterie - Warsaw Concerto c/w Lazy River (Mercury 70221, 70221x45)
* Vic Damone, Rusty Draper And Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3183)

Billy Williams

Billy Williams (vo) unidentified orchestra
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, circa May, 1953
9706This Side Of HeavenMercury 70180, EP 1-3086, MG 20317, EP 1-3360; Wing MGW 12131
9707You're The One For Me-
9708Cattle CallMercury 70210, EP 1-3086, MG 20317, EP 1-3365; Wing MGW 12131
9709A Smile For Suzette-
* Billy Williams - Oh Yeah! (Mercury MG 20317)
* Vote For Billy Williams (Wing MGW 12131)
* Billy Williams - This Side Of Heaven c/w You're The One For Me (Mercury 70180, 70180x45)
* Billy Williams - Cattle Call c/w A Smile For Suzette (Mercury 70210, 70210x45)
* Billy Williams (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3086, EP 1-3360, EP 1-3365)

Dinah Washington

unknown (tb -6) Paul Quinichette (ts) possibly Wynton Kelly (p) Jackie Davis (org) Keter Betts (b) Jimmy Cobb (d) Candido (bgo) Dinah Washington (vo) unidentified brass (-1,2,4,5,8) unidentified brass and male vocal group (-3) unidentified brass and mixed vocal group (-6,7)
NYC, June 10, 1953
1. 9790-5Fat DaddyMercury 70214, MG 20247, MG 20650; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43
2. 9791-9Go Pretty DaddyMercury MG 20622
3. 9792-7TV Is The Thing (take 7)Mercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43
4. 9792-12TV Is The Thing (take 12)Mercury MG 20247
5. 9793-1Feel Like I Wanna CryMercury 70329, EP 1-3205, EP 1-3231; Wing MGW 12140
6. 9794Lean Baby (My Lean Baby)Mercury 70175, (J) 18PJ 10140/43
7. 9795Never, Never-
8. 9797I Ain't Goin' To Cry No MoreMercury MG 20622
* Dinah Washington - The Best In Blues (Mercury MG 20247)
* Dinah Washington - Dinah Uncensored (not released) (Mercury MG 20650)
* Dinah Washington - A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side) (EmArcy 814 184-1)
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 3: 1952-1954 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43)
* Dinah Washington - The Good Old Days (not released) (Mercury MG 20622, SR 60622)
= Dinah Washington - The Good Old Days (Mercury MG 20829, SR 60829)
* Dinah Washington - Late Late Show (Wing MGW 12140)
* Dinah Washington - Fat Daddy (Mercury 70214, 70214x45)
* Dinah Washington - Short John c/w Feel Like I Wanna Cry (Mercury 70329, 70329x45)
* Dinah Washington - My Lean Baby c/w Never, Never (Mercury 70175, 70175x45)
* Dinah Washington (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3205, EP 1-3231)

Arnett Cobb And His Orchestra

Ed "Tiger" Lewis (tp) Dickie Harris (tb) Arnett Cobb (ts) Charlie Ferguson (ts, bars) George Rhodes (p) Walter Buchanan (b) Al Walker (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, June 14, 1953
9468Congraturations To SomeoneMercury 70701
9469Poor Butterfly-
9470-3Operation (take 3)Mercury (J) 25PJ 58/61
9470-5Operation (take 5)-
9470-8Operation (take 8)-
9471The Travelerunissued
* Various Artists - Mercury 40th Anniversary V.S.O.P. Album (Mercury (J) 25PJ 58/61)
* Arnett Cobb And His Orchestra (no details) (Mercury 70701)

James Moody And His Orchestra

Dave Burns (tp) Donald Cole, Bennie Green (tb) James Moody (as, ts) Numa Moore (bars) Sadik Hakim (p) unknown (b) Teddy Stewart (d) Babs Gonzales (vo -1)
NYC, June 15, 1953
1. 9464The James Moody StoryMercury 70102; EmArcy EP 1-6009, MG 26004, MG 36031
2. 9465And Now Moody Speaks-
3. 9466Feelin' LowMercury 70185; EmArcy EP 1-6070, MG 26040, MG 36050, (J) 195J 10104
4. 9467Wail BaitMercury 70185; EmArcy MG 26040, MG 36050, (J) 195J 10104
* James Moody - The Moody Story (EmArcy MG 36031)
= The Complete James Moody On EmArcy (EmArcy (J) 195J 10104)
* Various Artists - Vol. 3 - The Jazz Giants: Reeds, Pt. 1 (EmArcy MG 36050)
* James Moody - The Moody Story (EmArcy MG 26004)
* James Moody - Moodsville (EmArcy MG 26040)
* James Moody - The Moody Story (EmArcy EP 1-6009)
* James Moody - Moodsville (EmArcy EP 1-6070)
* James Moody - The James Moody Story c/w And Now Moody Speaks (Mercury 70102, 70102x45)
* James Moody - Feelin' Low c/w Wail Bait (Mercury 70185, 70185x45)

Dinah Washington

Paul Quinichette (ts) Sleepy Anderson (p) Jackie Davis (org) Keter Betts (b) Ed Thigpen (d) Candido (bgo -2) Dinah Washington (vo)
Chicago, IL, June 17, 1953
1. 9870Am I BlueEmArcy MG 36028
2. 9871Pennies From HeavenEmArcy 16014, MG 36028
* Dinah Washington - After Hours With Miss "D" (EmArcy MG 36028)
* Dinah Washington - Pennies From Heaven c/w Love For Sale (EmArcy 16014, 16014x45)

Stomp Gordon

Billy Brooks (tp) Little Hiawatha Edmunson (ts) Stomp Gordon (p, vo) Rabbit (b) Chick Jones (d)
NYC, June 21, 1953
10038Sloopy Daddy BluesMercury 70233, 314 528 292-2
10039Captain Videounissued
10040Stomp's Boogie-
10041Half Breed-
10042Juicy LucyMercury 70246, 314 528 292-2
10043Soldier's Cryunissued
10044DragnetMercury 70233
10045Stompin'unissued
10046Beguine-
10047Night Train-
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Stomp Gordon - Sloopy Daddy Blues c/w Dragnet (Mercury 70233, 70233x45)
* Stomp Gordon - Juicy Lucy c/w That's Her Whimsey, Dr. Kinsey (Mercury 70246, 70246x45)

Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

Larry Brooks, Corny Panico, Bobby Sutherland, Ron Walters (tp) Ralph Marterie (tp, cond) Larry Ransom, Paul Severson, Bobby Speer (tb) Jack Gaylo, Yano Spano (as) Kenny Mann (ts) Larry Regan (ts, vo -1, ts -2/4) Charlie Spero (bars, cl) Matt Alagna (p) Henry Poston (b) Henry Riggs (d)
Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, June, 1953
1. 9880The Girl Of The Golden WestMercury 70199
2. 9881Granadaunissued
3. 988240 Cups Of Coffee-
4. 9883The Moon Is BlueMercury 70199, MG 20066
* Ralph Marterie - Dance Band In Town (Mercury MG 20066)
* Ralph Marterie - The Girl Of The Golden West c/w The Moon Is Blue (Mercury 70199, 70199x45)

Dinah Washington

unknown (tp) unknown (ts) unknown (p) unknown (b) unknown (d) unknown (bgo) Dinah Washington (vo) unknown (vocal group)
circa June-July, 1953
9920Set Me FreeMercury MG 20622
9921Since My Man Has Gone And WentMercury 70284, (J) 18PJ 10140/43
* Dinah Washington - The Good Old Days (not released) (Mercury MG 20622, SR 60622)
= Dinah Washington - The Good Old Days (Mercury MG 20829, SR 60829)
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 3: 1952-1954 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43)
* Dinah Washington - Since My Man Has Gone And Went c/w My Man's An Undertake (Mercury 70284, 70284x45)

Dinah Washington

unknown (ts -1,2) unknown (cel -3) unknown (g -4) unknown (b -4) Dinah Washington (vo) unidentified orchestra (-1,2) unidentified choir (-3,4)
late summer 1953
1. 10131-4My Man's An UndertakeMercury 70284; Wing MGW 12140
2. 10132-5Mean And EvilMercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43
3. 10129-4Silent NightMercury 70263, (J) 18PJ 10140/43
4. 10130-10The Lord's Prayer-
* Dinah Washington - Late Late Show (Wing MGW 12140)
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 3: 1952-1954 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10140/43)
* Dinah Washington - Since My Man Has Gone And Went c/w My Man's An Undertake (Mercury 70284, 70284x45)
* Dinah Washington - Silent Night c/w The Lord's Prayer (Mercury 70263, 70263x45)

Stomp Gordon

Little Hiawatha Edmunson (ts) Stomp Gordon (p, vo) Jimmy "Baby Face" Lewis (g) Rabbit (b) Chick Jones (d)
NYC, July 1, 1953
10057Why Do I Love Youunissued
10058That's Her Whimsey, Dr. KinseyMercury 70246, 314 528 292-2
10059Walk Around The CornerMercury 314 528 292-2
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Stomp Gordon - Juicy Lucy c/w That's Her Whimsey, Dr. Kinsey (Mercury 70246, 70246x45)

George Wallington With The Swedish All Stars

Ake Persson (tb) Arne Domnerus (as) Lars Gullin (bars) George Wallington (p) Simon Brehm (b) Jack Noren (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, September 14, 1953
'Round About MidnightPrestige PREP 1347; EmArcy MG 36121
Blue Bird-
* Jimmy Raney/George Wallington - Swingin' In Sweden (EmArcy MG 36121)
* George Wallington And The Swedish All Stars (Prestige PREP 1347)

Buddy Johnson And His Orchestra

Andrew Wood (tp) Willis Nelson, Frank Royal (tp -1/4) Willie Nelson, Courtney Williams (tp -5/11) Steve Pulliam, Julius Watson (tb) Harold Minerve (as) Purvis Henson, Dave Van Dyke (ts) Teddy Conyers (bars -1/4) William Crump (bars -5/11) Buddy Johnson (p) Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook (g -1/4) Jimmy Jackson (g -5/11) Leon Spann (b) Emmanuel Simms (d -1/4) Emmanuel Sims (d -5/11) Ella Johnson (vo -1,4,6,7) Nolan Lewis (vo -3,8) Ricky Harper (vo -9)
NYC, September, 1953
1. 9916-7I'm Just Your FoolMercury 70251; Wing MGW 12005; Mercury 71723, C 30139x45, 314 528 292-2
2. 9917-8A-12Mercury 70251; Wing MGW 12005
3. 9918-7I Never Had It So GoodMercury 70488
4. 9919Ain'tcha Got Me (Where You Want Me)Mercury 70377, MG 20322
5. 9930-1Bring It Up, Van DykeBear Family (G) BCD 15479
6. 9931-3My Old Man-
7. 9932One More TimeMercury 70321
8. 9933Let's Start All Over AgainMercury 70377
9. 9934Shut Your Big Mouth (Girl)Bear Family (G) BCD 15479; Mercury 314 528 292-2
10. 9935-4Mush Mouth (alt. take)Bear Family (G) BCD 15479
11. 9935-5Mush MouthMercury 70321
* Buddy Johnson - Rock 'N Roll (Wing MGW 12005; Mercury MG 20209)
= Buddy Johnson - Rock 'N Roll Stage Show (Wing MGW 12111)
* Buddy Johnson - I'm Just Your Fool c/w I Don't Want Nobody (Mercury C 30139x45)
* Buddy Johnson - Walkin' (Mercury MG 20322)
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Buddy Johnson/Ella Johnson - 1953-1964 (Bear Family (G) BCD 15479)
* Buddy Johnson - I'm Just Your Fool c/w A-12 (Mercury 70251, 70251x45)
* Buddy Johnson - One More Time c/w Mush Mouth (Mercury 70321, 70321x45)
* Buddy Johnson - I'm Just Your Fool c/w I Don't Want Nobody (Mercury 71723)
* Buddy Johnson And His Orchestra (no details) (Mercury 70488, 70377)

Lars Gullin Quintet

Carl-Henrik Norin (ts) Lars Gullin (bars) Rolf Berg (g) George Riedel (b) Alan Dawson (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, November 6, 1953
MR552 | 11416BugsEmArcy MG 36012, EP 1-6121
MR553 | 11417Jump For FanEmArcy MG 36012, EP 1-6123
MR554 | 11414Stocks And BondsEmArcy MG 36012, EP 1-6122
MR555 | 11415I Fall In Love Too Easily-
* Lars Gullin (EmArcy MG 36012)
* Lars Gullin - Excursion (EmArcy EP 1-6121)
* Lars Gullin - More Gullin! (EmArcy EP 1-6123)
* Lars Gullin (EmArcy EP 1-6122)

Quincy Jones And His Swedish All Stars

Art Farmer (tp) Jimmy Cleveland, Ake Persson (tb) Arne Domnerus (cl, as) Lars Gullin (bars) Bengt Hallberg (p) Simon Brehm (b) Alan Dawson (d) Quincy Jones (arr, dir)
Stockholm, Sweden, November 10, 1953
MR560Pogo StickPrestige PRLP 172; EmArcy MG 36083
MR561Liza-
MR562Jones Bones-
MR563Sometimes I'm Happy-
* Roy Haynes/Quincy Jones - Jazz Abroad (EmArcy MG 36083; Universal (J) UCCM 9108)
* Quincy Jones Swedish - American All Stars (Prestige PRLP 172)

Lionel Hampton

Milton "Mezz" Mezzrow (cl -1/6,8) Lionel Hampton (vib -1/4,8, d -5, vib, xyl, tim -6, vib, p -7) Andre Persiany (p) Buddy Banks (b) Curley Hamner (d -1/4,6,7) Kansas Fields (d -6,8)
Paris, France, November 30, 1953
1. 19663 | 10614Elmar The StockbrokerEmArcy MG 26038, EP 1-6067, MG 36032
2. 19664 | 10613Serenade To Nicole's Mink Coat-
3. 19665 | 10610Wallin' PanassieEmArcy MG 26037, EP 1-6065, MG 36032
4. 19666 | 10608Sweet LorraineEmArcy MG 26037, EP 1-6064, MG 36032
5. 19667 | 10611Crazy HampEmArcy MG 26038, EP 1-6066, MG 36032, MG 36071; Mercury MG 20133
6. 19668 | 10612Mezz And The HampEmArcy MG 26038, EP 1-6066, MG 36032
7. 19669 | 10607Mister FedorEmArcy MG 26037, EP 1-6064, MG 36032
8. 19670 | 10609Blues For The Hot Club De FranceEmArcy MG 26037, EP 1-6065, MG 36032
* Lionel Hampton - Hamps In Paris (EmArcy MG 36032)
* Various Artists - Vol. 8 - The Jazz Giants: Drum Role (EmArcy MG 36071)
* Various Artists - Swinging For The King (Mercury MG 20133)
* Lionel Hampton - Crazy Hamp (EmArcy MG 26038)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp In Paris (EmArcy MG 26037)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp Abroad (EmArcy EP 1-6067)
* Lionel Hampton - C'est Le Hamp (EmArcy EP 1-6065)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp In Paris (EmArcy EP 1-6064)
* Lionel Hampton - Crazy Hamp (EmArcy EP 1-6066)

Billy Williams Quartet

Billy Williams (vo) and others
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, 1953
10087I've Got An Invitation To A DanceMercury 70324, MG 20317, EP 1-3219, EP 1-3364
10088I'll Close My Eyes To The Rest Of The WorldMercury 70324, MG 20317, EP 1-3219, EP 1-3360
10089If I Never Get To HeavenMercury 70271, MG 20317, EP 1-3219, EP 1-3365; Wing MGW 12131
10090Ask Me No QuestionsMercury 70271, MG 20317, EP 1-3219, EP 1-3364; Wing MGW 12131
* Billy Williams - Oh Yeah! (Mercury MG 20317)
* Vote For Billy Williams (Wing MGW 12131)
* Billy Williams - I've Got An Invitation To A Dance c/w I'll Close My Eyes To The Rest Of The World (Mercury 70324, 70324x45)
* Billy Williams - If I Never Get To Heaven c/w Ask Me No Questions (Mercury 70271, 70271x45)
* Billy Williams Quartet (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3219, EP 1-3364, EP 1-3360, EP 1-3365)

Georgia Gibbs

Georgia Gibbs (vo) unidentified orchestra
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, 1953
9576Say It Isn't SoMercury 70218, MG 25175, EP 1-3061, MG 20071
9577I'll Always Be In Love With YouMercury MG 25175, EP 1-3061, MG 20071
9578He's Funny That WayMercury 70218, MG 25175, EP 1-3062, MG 20071, EP 1-3243
9579If I Had YouMercury MG 25175, EP 1-3062, MG 20071
* Georgia Gibbs - Music And Memories (Mercury MG 20071)
* Georgia Gibbs Sings The Oldies (Mercury MG 25175)
* Her Nibs - Miss Georgia Gibbs (Mercury EP 1-3062)
* Georgia Gibbs (Mercury EP 1-3243)
* Georgia Gibbs - Say It Isn't So c/w He's Funny That Way (Mercury 70218, 70218x45)
* Georgia Gibbs (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3061)

Sammy Spear And His Orchestra

Sammy Spear (tp, cond) unidentified orchestra
NYC, 1953
9800I'm Gonna Bring A Watermelon To My Girl TonightMercury 70318, MG 25177, EP 1-3157
9801King Of The RagsMercury MG 25177, MG 20116
9802Alcoholic BluesMercury MG 25177
9803Anna Liza's Wedding Day-
9804The Sunshine Of Your Smile-
9805Animal Cartoonix-
9806Whip And SpurMercury MG 25177, EP 1-3157
9807Bee's KneesMercury MG 25177, EP 1-3157, MG 20116
9808Tickle The Ivories-
9809Knockout Drops-
9810GertieMercury MG 25177, EP 1-3157
* Sammy Spear - Authentic Ragtime Music (Mercury MG 20116)
* Sammy Spear And His Society Eight (Mercury MG 25177)
* Sammy Spear - I'm Gonna Bring A Watermelon To My Girl Tonight c/w All The Boys Love Mary (Mercury 70318, 70318x45)
* Sammy Spear And His Orchestra (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3157)

Billy Daniels

Billy Daniels (vo) Jimmy Mundy (cond -1) Russ Case (cond -2) unidentified orchestra
Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, 1953
1. 10206Medley: Please / I Only Have Eyes For You / I Can Dream Can't I / Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered / What A Difference A Day Makes / More Than You Know / I Still Get A Thrill Thinking Of YouMercury MG 20047
2. 10219Medley: It's Easy To Remember / Imagination / Love Me Or Leave Me / That Old Feeling / My Funny Valentine / This Is My Beloved-
* Billy Daniels - Love Me Or Leave Me (Mercury MG 20047)

Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

Larry Brooks, Corny Panico, Bobby Sutherland, Ron Walters (tp) Ralph Marterie (tp, cond) Larry Ransom, Paul Severson, Bobby Speer (tb) Jack Gaylo, Yano Spano (as) Kenny Mann, Larry Regan (ts) Charlie Spero (bars, cl) Matt Alagna (p) Henry Poston (b) Henry Riggs (d)
Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, 1953
10169Moonlight In VermontMercury MG 20053, EP 1-3271; Wing MGW 12117
10170Pennsylvania TurnpikeMercury MG 20053, EP 1-3272; Wing MGW 12117
10171Oye Negra-
10172Take The "A" TrainMercury MG 20053, EP 1-3270; Wing MGW 12117
10173Bumble BoogieMercury 70406, MG 20053, EP 1-3270; Wing MGW 12117
10174Love Theme From "The Glenn Miller Story"Mercury 70281, MG 20053, EP 1-3271; Wing MGW 12117
10175The CreepMercury 70281, MG 20053, EP 1-3272; Wing MGW 12117
* Ralph Marterie - Dance Date (Mercury MG 20053)
* Ralph Marterie - Dance Date (Wing MGW 12117)
* Ralph Marterie - Bumble Boogie c/w Tantalizin' Melody (Mercury 70406, 70406x45)
* Ralph Marterie - Love Theme From "The Glenn Miller Story" c/w The Creep (Mercury 70281, 70281x45)
* Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3271, EP 1-3272, EP 1-3270)

Georgia Gibbs

Georgia Gibbs (vo) unidentified orchestra
1953
9588My Blue HeavenMercury MG 25175, EP 1-3062, MEP 13
9589How Long Has This Been Going On?Mercury MG 25175, EP 1-3061
9590It Had To Be You-
9591Somebody Loves MeMercury MG 25175, EP 1-3062, MG 20071, MEP 13
* Georgia Gibbs - Music And Memories (Mercury MG 20071)
* Georgia Gibbs Sings The Oldies (Mercury MG 25175)
* Her Nibs - Miss Georgia Gibbs (Mercury EP 1-3062)
* Georgia Gibbs (no details) (Mercury MEP 13, EP 1-3061)

Sammy Spear And His Orchestra

Sammy Spear (tp, cond) unidentified orchestra
1953
10122All The Boys Love MaryMercury 70318, MG 25186, MG 20116
* Sammy Spear - Authentic Ragtime Music (Mercury MG 20116)
* Sammy Spear - Hits Of Yesteryear (Mercury MG 25186)
* Sammy Spear - I'm Gonna Bring A Watermelon To My Girl Tonight c/w All The Boys Love Mary (Mercury 70318, 70318x45)