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."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 126-150 of 183 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E24718-E24721 | 10-in. | 10/13/1927 | Among my souvenirs | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E24722-E24724 | 10-in. | 10/13/1927 | Blue heaven | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E25513-E25514 | 10-in. | 12/10/1927 | Keep sweeping the cobwebs off the moon | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E25515-E25516 | 10-in. | 12/10/1927 | Together | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | [E25840-E25841a] | 1/5/1928 | No masters made | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with 2 violins and piano | vocalist | ||
| Brunswick | E25975-E25977 | 10-in. | 1/12/1928 | My Ohio home | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with 2 violins, guitar, and piano | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E25978-E25979 | 10-in. | 1/12/1928 | Without you, sweetheart | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E26657-E26658 | 10-in. | 2/24/1928 | Sunshine | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E26659-E26660 | 10-in. | 2/24/1928 | Marcheta | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with violin and steel guitar | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E26669-E26670 | 10-in. | 2/25/1928 | I’m waiting for ships that never come in | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E26671-E26672 | 10-in. | 2/25/1928 | I still love you | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | E27111-E27113 | 10-in. | 3/23/1928 | Beside a lazy stream | Frank Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E27113) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E34631-E34632 | 10-in. | 9/25/1930 | Siboney | Anglo-Persians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35770-E35771 | 10-in. | 12/20/1930 | Lady play your mandolin (Senora toqe su mandolina) | Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | vocalist, leader | |
| Brunswick | C2817 | 10-in. | 1/17/1929 | I'll get by (As long as I have you) | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C2818 | 10-in. | 1/17/1929 | I’m telling you | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with trumpet, guitar, and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C2819 | 10-in. | 1/17/1929 | Some rainy day | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with trumpet, guitar, and piano | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | C2831 | 10-in. | 1/19/1929 | Old timer | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C2832 | 10-in. | 1/19/1929 | Heart of mine | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C2833 | 10-in. | 1/18/1929 | How about me? | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C209-C211 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | Adorable | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C212-C215 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | No foolin' | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C216-C219 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | I wish I had my old girl back again | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C220-C222 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | Bye bye blackbird | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C223-C224 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | My bundle of love | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar |
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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