Nick Lucas
Dominic Nicholas Anthony Lucanese (August 22, 1897 – July 28, 1982), known professionally as Nick Lucas, was an American jazz singer and guitarist. He was the first jazz guitarist to record as a soloist. His popularity during his lifetime came from his reputation as a singer. His signature song was "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 22, 1897 (Newark), Died July 28, 1982 (Colorado Springs)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1957
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, leader, songwriter, banjo, composer, lyricist, arranger
Notes: Often sub-credited as "The Crooning Troubadour."
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 183 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E33431 | 10-in. | July 1930 | My heart belongs to the girl who belongs to somebody else | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E33974 | 10-in. | Aug. 1930 | Don’t tell her what’s happened to me | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E33989 | 10-in. | Oct. 1930 | Wasting my love on you | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E33990 | 10-in. | Oct. 1930 | Maybe it’s love | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E34017 | 10-in. | Oct. 1930 | Three little words | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E34018 | 10-in. | Oct. 1930 | I’m yours | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E34075 | 10-in. | Aug. 1930 | Just a little closer | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E34106 | 10-in. | Aug. 1930 | Don’t tell her (What’s happened to me) | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E34107 | 10-in. | Aug. 1930 | [Unknown title(s)] | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E34108 | 10-in. | Aug. 1930 | [Unknown title(s)] | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E34197 | 10-in. | 9/4/1930 | The kiss waltz | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E34198 | 10-in. | 9/4/1930 | Go home and tell your mother | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E35404 | 10-in. | 11/15/1930 | You’re driving me crazy! (What did I do?) | Crooning Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Brunswick | E35405 | 10-in. | 11/15/1930 | I miss a little miss (Who misses me in sunny Tennessee) | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35772 | 10-in. | 12/20/1930 | Say “hello” to the folks back home | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Brunswick | E35967 | 10-in. | 1/31/1931 | You didn’t have to tell me (I knew it all the time) | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35968 | 10-in. | 1/31/1931 | Hello! Beautiful! | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Brunswick | E35969 | 10-in. | 1/31/1931 | When you were the blossom of Buttercup Lane and I was your Little Boy Blue | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36029 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | Walkin’ my baby back home | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36030 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | Falling in love again | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36031 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | Running between the raindrops | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36424 | 10-in. | 3/29/1931 | I surrender, dear | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36425 | 10-in. | 3/29/1931 | Wabash moon | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36449 | 10-in. | 4/9/1931 | Can’t you read between the lines | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Brunswick | E36450 | 10-in. | 4/9/1931 | Boy! Oh! Boy! Oh! Boy! I’ve got it bad! | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lucas, Nick," accessed May 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.
Lucas, Nick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.
"Lucas, Nick." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Lucas, Nick - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91103972
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