Early 1950s Recording Sessions 1950 ~ 1954

THE RECORDING SESSIONS 1950 ~ 1954

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March 16, 1950

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With the Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra

& The Fontane Sisters on "Hoop-Dee-Doo"

Produced by Charles Grean

On The Outgoing Tide E0VB - 3908 Take 1 - 1A

Hoop-Dee-Doo E0VB - 3909 Take 1 - 1A

April 03, 1950

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra

Let's Go To Church ( Next Sunday Morning ) E0VB - 3996 Take 1 - 1A

If You Were Only Mine E0VB - 3997 Take 1 - 1A

June 15, 1950

Recorded at NBC Studios, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and Chorus

If You Were My Girl E0VB - 4795 Take 1 - 1A

I Cross My Fingers E0VB - 4796 Take 1 - 1A

June 26th & 29th, and July 6th, 1950 complete sessions

Recorded at Academy of Arts & Letters, New York City

Conducted by Mitchell Ayres with organ accompaniment

With Mixed Chorus and Women's Choir & the St. Patrick's Cathedral Boys Choir

Produced by Charles Grean

August 10, 1950

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With Orchestra and Chorus Conducted by Mitchell Ayres

Produced by Charles Grean

Patricia E0VB - 5250 Take 1 - 1A

Watchin' The Trains Go By E0VB - 5251 Take 1 - 1A

August 15, 1950

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra & Chorus

There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas E0VB - 5279 Take 1 - 1A

( The ) Christmas Symphony E0VB - 5280 Take 1 - 1A

August 31, 1950

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra

The Best Thing For You E0VB - 5541 Take 1 - 1A

So Long Sally E0VB - 5542 Take 1 - 1A

Marrying For Love E0VB - 5610 Take 1 - 1A

September 12th & 26th, 1950

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and Betty Hutton

Produced by Charles Grean

A Bushel And A Peck E0VB - 5576 Take 1 - 1A

She's A Lady E0VB - 5577 Take 1 - 1A

September 26, 1950

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra

and The Fontane Sisters

Produced by Charles Grean

It's A Lovely Day Today E0VB - 5676 Take 1 - 1A

You're Just In Love ( I Wonder Why ) E0VB - 5679 Take 1 - 1A

November 28, 1950

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra & The Fontane Sisters for "If Wishes Were Kisses"

Produced by Charles Grean

If Wishes Were Kisses E0VB - 6212 Take 1 - 1A

If E0VB - 6217 Take 1 - 1A

December 05, 1950

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Orchestra and Chorus Conducted by the Composer Sigmund Romberg

Produced by Bergman and Hugo Winterhalter

Zing Zing — Zoom Zoom E0VB - 6219 Take 1 - 1A

Black Moonlight E0VB - 6246 Take 1 - 1A

December 18, 1950

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With the Western-Ayres ( Mitchell Ayres ) and The Sons of the Pioneers

Tumbling Tumbleweeds E0VB - 6300 Take 1A

You Don't Know What Lonesome Is E0VB - 6301 Take 1 - 1A

January 11, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

Without A Song E1VB - 12 Take 1 - 1A

More Than You Know E1VB - 13 Take 1 - 1A

It's Only A Paper Moon E1VB - 14 Take 1

Me And My Shadow E1VB - 15 Take 1

That Old Gang of Mine E1VB - 16 Take 1A

January 16, 1951

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

It's Only A Paper Moon E1VB - 14 Take 1A

Me And My Shadow E1VB - 15 Take 1A

February 01, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

It's Only A Paper Moon E1VB - 14 Take 2 - 2A

Me And My Shadow E1VB - 15 Take 2 - 2A

I Found A Million Dollar Baby ( In A Five And Ten Cent Store ) E1VB - 17 Take 1 - 1A

March 20th & 27th, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

Hello, Young Lovers E1VB - 1355 Take 1 - 1A & 2 - 2A

We Kiss In A Shadow E1VB - 1356 Take 1 - 1A & 2 - 2A

You'll Never Walk Alone E1VB - 1450 Take 1 - 1A & 2 - 2A NOT RELEASED

May 15, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and the Fontane Sisters on "There's No Boat Like a Rowboat"

There's A Big Blue Cloud E1VB - 2108 Take 1 - 1A

There's No Boat Like A Rowboat E1VB - 2109 Take 1 - 1A

June 26, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

Surprising E1VB - 2528 Take 1 - 1A

Cara Cara Bella Bella E1VB - 2529 Take 1 - 1A

August 28, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and the Fontane Sisters on "Rollin' Stone"

Rollin' Stone E1VB - 3228 Take 1 - 1A

With All My Heart and Soul E1VB - 3229 Take 1 - 1A

Cold Cold Heart E1VB - 3251 Take 1 - 1A NOT RELEASED

September 18, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and the Fontane Sisters on "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"

Produced by Charles Grean

It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas E1VB - 3394 Take 1 - 1A

Here's To My Lady E1VB - 3395 Take 1 - 1A

December 18, 1951

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra with Chorus

Tulips and Heather E1VB - 4479 Take 1 - 1A

Please Mr. Sun E1VB - 4646 Take 1 - 1A

January 29, 1952

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and the Fontane Sisters

Noodlin' Rag E2VB - 5061 Take 1 - 1A

Play Me a Hurtin' Tune E2VB - 5062 Take 1 - 1A

January 31, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

It's Easter Time E2VB - 5077 Take 1 - 1A

One Little Candle E2VB - 5078 Take 1 - 1A

March 4th, 11th & 13th, 1952 complete sessions

First 10" LP Album Sessions for "TV FAVORITES" RCA Victor LPM-3013

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and Chorus

and Sally Sweetland for "Over The Rainbow" & "Summertime"

Songs from this compilation later incorporated within 12" format LP releases:

"Relaxing with Perry Como" and "Perry Como Sings Hits From Broadway Shows"

both released in 1956 as the 12" LP was standardized

April 01, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

Lonesome, That's All E2VB - 5948 Take 1 - 1A

Why Did You Leave Me? E2VB - 5949 Take 1 - 1A

April 10, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

When You Come to the End of the Day E2VB-5984 Take 1-1A ( UNRELEASED )

Childhood Is A Meadow E2VB - 5985 Take 1 - 1A

May 13, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and Eddie Fisher

Produced by Dave Kapp

Watermelon Weather E2VB - 6350 Take 1 - 1A

Maybe E2VB - 6351 Take 1 - 1A

June 19, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and Betty Hutton

Produced by Dave Kapp and Hy Grill

To Know You ( Is To Love You ) E2VB - 6610 Take 1 ( UNRELEASED )

The Last Straw E2VB - 6611 Take 1 ( UNRELEASED )

July 15, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

The Ruby and The Pearl E2VB - 6695 Take 1 - 1A ( UNRELEASED )

What More Is There To Say? E2VB - 6696 Take 1 - 1A ( UNRELEASED )

July 17, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and The Ray Charles Singers

Sweethearts Holiday E2VB - 6690 Take 1 - 1A

My Love and Devotion E2VB - 6691 Take 1 - 1A

You Are Never Far Away From Me E2VB - 6697 Take 1 - 1A ( UNRELEASED )

September 09, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra

and the Fontane Sisters

Produced by Dave Kapp and Hy Grill

To Know You ( Is To Love You ) E2VB - 6610 Take 2 - 2A

My Lady Loves To Dance E2VB - 7280 Take 1 - 1A

November 04, 1952

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra and The Ramblers

Produced by Dave Kapp

Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes E2VB - 7690 Take 1

Lies E2VB - 7691 Take 1

January 06, 1953

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra and Chorus

Produced by Dave Kapp and Hy Grill

Wild Horses E3VB - 0311 Take 1 - 1A

I Confess E3VB - 0312 Take 1 - 1A

March 28, 1953

Recorded at RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra

and The Ramblers for "Say You're Mine Again"

Produced by Dave Kapp

Say You're Mine Again E3VB - 1013 Take 1 - 1A

My One and Only Heart E3VB - 1014 Take 1 - 1A

May 5th ~ June 22nd, 1953 complete sessions

Album Sessions for "Around The Christmas Tree" LPM-3133

Recorded at Manhattan Center & RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

with Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra, Chorus and String Ensemble

May 19, 1953

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Henri René's Orchestra and Chorus

Produced by Hugo Winterhalter

No Other Love E3VB - 1313 Take 1 - 1A

Keep It Gay E3VB - 1314 Take 1 - 1A

August 19, 1953

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra and Chorus

and The Ramblers for "Pa-paya Mama"

Produced by Joe Carlton

Idle Gossip E3VB - 1688 Take 1 - 1A ( UNRELEASED )

You Alone ( Solo Tu ) E3VB - 1689 Take 1 - 1A

Pa-paya Mama E3VB - 1690 Take 1 - 1A

September 24th ~ November 23rd, 1953 complete sessions

Album Sessions for "I Believe" LPM-3188

Recorded at Manhattan Center & RCA Victor Studio 2, New York City

With Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Hugo Winterhalter & Mitchell Ayres

and Chorus under the direction of Ray Charles where noted

November 29, 1953

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra and Chorus

Produced by Joe Carlton

I'll Love Nobody Else But You E3VB - 2952 Take 1 NOT RELEASED

December 29, 1953

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra and Chorus

Produced by Joe Carlton

Wanted E3VB - 2951 Take 1

I'll Love Nobody Else But You E3VB - 2952 Take 2 NOT RELEASED

December 31, 1953

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra

Look Out the Window ( And See How I'm Standing In The Rain ) E3VB - 2899 Take 1

Hit And Run Affair E3VB - 2900 Take 1

January 02, 1954

Recorded at Webster Hall, New York City

With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra

Door of Dreams E4VB-2801 Take 1 NOT RELEASED

There Never Was A Night So Beautiful E4VB - 2802 Take 1

July 14 , 1954

Recorded at Webster Hall, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra ( not confirmed )

and The Ames Brothers

One More Time E4VB-4743 Take 1 - 1A NOT RELEASED

Hopelessly E4VB-4744 Take 1 - 1A NOT RELEASED

August 31, 1954

Recorded at Webster Hall, New York City

With Mitch Ayres & his Orchestra and The Ray Charles Chorus

Arranged by Joe Reisman and Produced by Joe Carlton

The Things I Didn't Do E4VB-5168 Take 1

Papa Loves Mambo E4VB-5169 Take 1

September 2, 1954

Recorded at Webster Hall, New York City

With Mitch Ayres & his Orchestra and The Ray Charles Chorus

Arranged by Joe Reisman and Produced by Joe Carlton

The Things I Didn't Do E4VB-5168 Take 2

Door of Dreams E4VB-???? Take 1 ( UNRELEASED REMAKE )

Don't Ask Me Why E4VB-5171 Take 1 ( UNRELEASED )

November 16, 1954

Recorded at Webster Hall, New York City

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra

and the Ray Charles Singers for "Home For The Holidays"

Silk Stockings E4VB-5937 Take D

( There's No Place Like ) Home For The Holidays E4VB-5938 Take D

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