B. G. De Sylva
George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva (January 27, 1895 – July 11, 1950) was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs and, along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs, he co-founded Capitol Records. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 27, 1895 (New York City), Died July 11, 1950 (Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, arranger
Notes: Sometimes listed as Bud or Buddy De Sylva.
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Recordings (Results 326-350 of 922 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W143483 | 10-in. | 2/16/1927 | I wonder how I look when I'm asleep | Harry Reser's Syncopators ; Tom Stacks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W143492 | 10-in. | 2/17/1927 | Mine | Lewis James ; Harold Leonard ; Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 143510 | 10-in. | 2/21/1927 | Mine | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Irving Kaufman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W143542 | 10-in. | 2/26/1927 | I wonder how I look when I'm asleep | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W143551 | 10-in. | 2/28/1927 | It all depends on you | Ruth Etting | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 143552 | 10-in. | 3/1/1927 | Oh! Baby don't we get along | Jack Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 143553 | 10-in. | 3/1/1927 | I wonder how I look when I'm asleep | Jack Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W143648 | 10-in. | 3/14/1927 | So blue | Lewis James ; The Sterling Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W143673 | 10-in. | 3/17/1927 | Oh! Baby, don't we get along | Vaughn De Leath ; Frank Harris | Female-male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 143732 | 10-in. | 3/31/1927 | So blue | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W143985 | 10-in. | 4/19/1927 | South wind | Walter Davison ; Louisville Loons | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144038 | 10-in. | 4/18/1927 | So blue | Crescent Trio | Male vocal trio, with guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144083 | 10-in. | 5/4/1927 | Ask me another | The Happiness Boys | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144117 | 10-in. | 5/10/1927 | One o'clock baby | Astorites ; Charles Hart | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144183 | 10-in. | 5/20/1927 | One o'clock baby | Frank Harris ; Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144248 | 10-in. | 6/3/1927 | Magnolia | Julie Wintz Hofbrau Orchestra ; Bill Zimmer | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144309 | 10-in. | 6/9/1927 | When day is done | Charles Kaley | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144320 | 10-in. | 6/12/1927 | Magnolia | Eddie Clifford ; Al Handler ; Hotel Davis Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144374 | 10-in. | 7/15/1927 | Magnolia | Van and Schenck | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144420 | 10-in. | 7/1/1927 | Magnolia | Dolly Kay ; Phil Phillips | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144447 | 10-in. | 7/8/1927 | (Here am I) Broken hearted | Charles Hart ; WMCA Broadcasters | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144448 | 10-in. | 7/8/1927 | When day is done | Charles Hart ; WMCA Broadcasters | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144466 | 10-in. | 7/18/1927 | Here am I—broken hearted | Franklyn Baur ; Cass Hagan ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144565 | 10-in. | 8/25/1927 | Just a memory | Harold Leonard ; Elliott Shaw ; Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144571 | 10-in. | 8/26/1927 | Lucky in love | Franklyn Baur ; Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra ; Frank Luther ; Elliott Shaw | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed May 17, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.
De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.
"De Sylva, B. G.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 May 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Buddy DeSylva
Discogs: B. G. De Sylva
Grove: B. G. De Sylva
IMDb: B. G. De Sylva
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy Gard), 1896-1950 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79013020
Wikidata: Buddy DeSylva - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q80760
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/85750072
MusicBrainz: Buddy DeSylva - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/37c16e49-0d6f-4fdd-bdd6-63e99607a831
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