Ben Selvin

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Born
5 March 1898
Born In
New York, New York, United States
Died
5 July 1980 (aged 82)
Ben Selvin (March 5, 1898 - July 15, 1980), son of Russian-immigrant Jewish parents, was a musician, bandleader, record producer and innovator in recorded music. He was known as The Dean of Recorded Music. Selvin started his professional life at age 15 as a fiddle player in New York City night clubs. A "husky" lad, he looked older than he was and as such was permitted into such establishments. A mere six years later, as leader of his own dance band, the "Novelty Orchestra," Selvin released the biggest-selling popular song in the first quarter-century of recorded … read more
Ben Selvin (March 5, 1898 - July 15, 1980), son of Russian-immigrant Jewish parents, was a musician, bandleader, record producer and innovator in recorded music. He was known as The Dean of Recorded Music. Selvin started his professional life at age 15 as a fiddle player in New York City nigh… read more
Ben Selvin (March 5, 1898 - July 15, 1980), son of Russian-immigrant Jewish parents, was a musician, bandleader, record producer and innovator in recorded music. He was known as The Dean of Recorded Music. Selvin started his professional life at age 15 as a fiddle player in New York City night clubs. A "husky" lad, he looked older than he was and as suc… read more

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1 Play track Hits of 1930 Happy Days Are Here Again
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2 50 Hits : Ben Selvin, The Dean of Recorded Music I Only Have Eyes For You
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3 The Golden Era, Vol. 1 I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
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4 Dancing In The Dark I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
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5 Top 100 Classics - The Very Best of Ben Selvin Blue Skies
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6 Top 100 Classics - The Very Best of Ben Selvin Dardanella
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7 The Golden Era, Vol. 1 Margie
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8 Dardanella Dardanella (Original Mix)
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9 Top 100 Classics - The Very Best of Ben Selvin Shine
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10 I Have to Have You (Authentic Recordings 1929 -1930) Why Do You Suppose?
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Albums

  1. 204 listeners

    25 tracks

    Dardanella
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  2. 187 listeners

    12 Sep 2014 · 100 tracks

    Top 100 Classics - The Very Best of Ben Selvin
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  3. 66 listeners

    1 Jan 1995 · 21 tracks

    The Columbia House Bands: Ben Selvin
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  4. 40 listeners

    31 Dec 1999 · 50 tracks

    50 Hits : Ben Selvin, The Dean of Recorded Music
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