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 376-400 of 922 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 145986 | 10-in. | 4/9/1928 | Mammy is gone | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146330 | 10-in. | 5/23/1928 | Sorry for me | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146367 | 10-in. | 5/29/1928 | (That's just my way of) Forgetting you | Kitty O'Connor | Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 146371 | 10-in. | 5/31/1928 | That's just my way of forgetting you | Frank Bessinger ; Broadway Bellhops | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 146414 | 10-in. | 6/7/1928 | For old times' sake | Jim Andrews ; Andy Sannella All Star Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146433 | 10-in. | 6/12/1928 | For old times' sake | Frank Ferera's Hawaiian Trio ; Annette Hanshaw | Instrumental trio, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146521 | 10-in. | 7/11/1928 | What d'ya say? | Musical Comedy Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146541 | 10-in. | 6/17/1928 | I'm on the crest of a wave | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146548 | 10-in. | 6/18/1928 | Sorry for me | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocalist(s) | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146551 | 10-in. | 6/19/1928 | American tune | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146560 | 10-in. | 6/20/1928 | I'm on the crest of a wave | Musical Comedy Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Robert Wood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146561 | 10-in. | 6/20/1928 | Pickin' cotton | Musical Comedy Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Robert Wood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146583 | 10-in. | 6/26/1928 | For old times' sake | Oscar Grogan | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146610 | 10-in. | 7/2/1928 | Pickin' cotton | Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146611 | 10-in. | 7/2/1928 | What d'ya say? | Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146628 | 10-in. | 7/12/1928 | Blue grass | The Diplomats | Male vocal ensemble, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146634 | 10-in. | 7/20/1928 | Sorry for me | Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146639 | 10-in. | 7/13/1928 | Blue grass | Astorites ; Tom Frawley | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W146647 | 10-in. | 7/17/1928 | I'm on the crest of a wave | Alex Kellaway | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 146735 | 10-in. | 7/17/1928 | Blue grass | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with violin and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146759 | 10-in. | 7/20/1928 | Just imagine | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146915 | 10-in. | 8/28/1928 | Sonny boy | Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146935 | 10-in. | 8/31/1928 | To know you is to love you | Barney Trimble and his Oklahomans [California Ramblers] ; Lester Cortes | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W146971 | 10-in. | 9/7/1928 | What d'ya say? | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 146982 | 10-in. | 9/12/1928 | Sonny boy | Ernie Golden and his Orchestra ; Arthur Seelig | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed June 14, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.
De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 14, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.
"De Sylva, B. G.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 14 June 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
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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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