About
American organist & songwriter. Born April 29, 1903 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. Died October 22, 1976 in Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
Leibert began his career at age 15 as a theater organist for the Loew's theater chain before attending the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore on a scholarship. He also earned a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University. After graduating, he toured for the chain of Loew's theaters. During a two-year engagement at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater, he learned of an audition opportunity for an organist at the 1932 gala opening and permanent post at Radio City Music Hall. Leibert remained as the chief organist at Radio City Music Hall for 40 years (1932-1971). He had a daily (Tuesday through Saturday) morning music program on NBC radio and accompanied many radio soap operas and mystery shows, including "Our Gal Sunday," "Brighter Day," "When a Girl Marries," and "The Shadow." Leibert's most popular composition, "Come Dance with Me," was recorded by Mario Lanza and Fred Waring among others. He was a prolific recording artist and recorded for the RCA and Westminster labels.
It should be noted that imdb/wikipedia states his year of birth as 1903, on the back of sleeve for EP it says 1907. His birth certificate and his WWII draft registration card confirm the 1903 date.
Leibert began his career at age 15 as a theater organist for the Loew's theater chain before attending the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore on a scholarship. He also earned a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University. After graduating, he toured for the chain of Loew's theaters. During a two-year engagement at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater, he learned of an audition opportunity for an organist at the 1932 gala opening and permanent post at Radio City Music Hall. Leibert remained as the chief organist at Radio City Music Hall for 40 years (1932-1971). He had a daily (Tuesday through Saturday) morning music program on NBC radio and accompanied many radio soap operas and mystery shows, including "Our Gal Sunday," "Brighter Day," "When a Girl Marries," and "The Shadow." Leibert's most popular composition, "Come Dance with Me," was recorded by Mario Lanza and Fred Waring among others. He was a prolific recording artist and recorded for the RCA and Westminster labels.
It should be noted that imdb/wikipedia states his year of birth as 1903, on the back of sleeve for EP it says 1907. His birth certificate and his WWII draft registration card confirm the 1903 date.
Discography
178 releasesThe Organ Plays Music For A Merry Christmas
Reginald Dixon, Dick Leibert · 1987
Christmas At Radio City Music Hall With Dick Leibert At The Organ
Dick Leibert · 1973
The Organ Plays Music For A Merry Christmas
Reginald Dixon, Virgil Fox, Dick Leibert, William Davies · 1968
Favorites Of The Radio City Music Hall
Dick Leibert · 1965
Felicidades
Dick Leibert / Orquesta RCA* / Henri René Y Su Orquesta* · 1965
Hits To Keep Forever
Dick Leibert · 1964
The Hymns America Loves Best
Dick Leibert · 1964
The Happy Hits Of Christmas
Dick Leibert · 1963
The Sound Of Christmas On The Radio City Music Hall Organ
Dick Leibert · 1962
Souvenirs Of New York
Dick Leibert · 1961
Great Love Themes
Dick Leibert · 1961
Sing A Song With Leibert
Dick Leibert · 1959
Leibert Takes You Dancing
Dick Leibert · 1959
Leibert Takes Broadway
Dick Leibert · 1958
Christmas Holidays At Radio Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall Orchestra / Raymond Paige / Richard Leibert*, Radio City Music Hall Choral Ensemble · 1958
Nightcap
Dick Leibert · 1957
Leibert At Home
Dick Leibert · 1956
Christmas at Radio City
Dick Leibert · 1956
Leibert Takes Richmond
Dick Leibert · 1956
Christmas At Radio City
Dick Leibert · 1956
Leibert Takes A Holiday
Dick Leibert · 1956
Love And Marriage
Dick Leibert · 1955
Music In A Mellow Mood
Dick Leibert · 1954
Wedding March
Dick Leibert · 1953
Radio City Recital
Dick Leibert · 1952
Organ Encores
Dick Leibert · 1952
Radio City Recital
Dick Leibert · 1951
At The Roller Derby / Let's Go Bowling
Dick Leibert · 1950
At The Roller Derby / Let's Go Bowling
Dick Leibert · 1950
Wedding Music
Dick Leibert · 1948
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