Victor Arden
Victor Arden was the stage name of American pianist Lewis John Fuiks who was best known as the piano duo partner of and co-orchestra leader with Phil Ohman from 1922 to 1932. He was the pianist in the All-Star Trio, who made several hits for Victor Records between 1919 and 1921.
Early years
Arden was born March 8, 1893, in Wenona, Illinois.Radio
In 1935, Arden was described in a newspaper article as "well-known to music lovers and radio listeners." At the time, Arden's orchestra was featured on Musical Moments, which was carried on over 300 stations weekly. Arden and his orchestra also provided the music for Mr. Chameleon, a detective fiction radio drama that ran on CBS Radio from the late 1940s to the early 1950s.Recording
Before 1920, Arden was making piano rolls to be reproduced on player pianos manufactured by the American Piano Company. He also cut numerous rolls for QRS.Death
Arden died July 31, 1962, in New York City.Selected compositions
1909Safety Pin Catch1918Just Blue, also by Frank Wheeler Wadsworth
1919In My DreamsLucille, also by Frank Wheeler Wadsworth Marilynn, also by Frank Wheeler Wadsworth Honeymoon Waltz, words by Ray Sherwood, music by Victor Arden
1920Hy n' DryRose of the Orient, also by Frank Wheeler Wadsworth & George Hamilton Green Dolly, I Love You, also by Frank Wheeler Wadsworth & Dick LongMolly, also by Frank Wheeler Wadsworth & Dick LongWho Wants a Baby?, also by George Hamilton GreenDottie Dimples, also by George Hamilton GreenIn Blossom Time, also by Louis Weslyn
1921Round the TownHand Painted Doll, also by George Hamilton GreenLonesome Land, also by George Hamilton Green
1922After A While , also by George Hamilton Green & Walter Hirsch My Sweet Gal, also by George Hamilton GreenI'm Happy: Fox Trot, also by George Hamilton Green
1930Dancing the Devil Away
1941'Hearts in HarmonyWe'd Rather Die Upon Our Feet Than Live Upon Our Knees, words by Henry A. Murphy, melody by Joseph Russel Robinson & Victor Arden Unity, words by Henry A. Murphy, melody by Joseph Russel Robinson & Victor ArdenLet's Incorporate, also by Lawrence M. Klee