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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 276-300 of 922 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 81109 10-in. 7/5/1923 A kiss in the dark Barbara Maurel Mezzo-soprano vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 81354 10-in. 11/15/1923 Arcady California Ramblers Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia 81368 10-in. 11/23/1923 Arcady Al Jolson Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Columbia 81492 10-in. 1/18/1924 Oh baby (Don't say no, say maybe) Elsie White Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 81552 10-in. 2/13/1924 California, here I come Shannon Four Male vocal quartet, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 81765 10-in. 5/7/1924 Oh, baby! Columbia Novelty Orchestra ; Billy Jones Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 81777 10-in. 5/13/1924 Memory Lane Lewis James ; May Meredith Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 81828 10-in. 6/17/1924 Maytime Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 140107 10-in. 10/15/1924 Memory lane Charles Hackett Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 140373 10-in. 1/29/1925 Alabamy bound Blossom Seeley Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 140381 10-in. 2/19/1925 Polly of Hollywood Vaughn De Leath Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W140499 10-in. 4/6/1925 If you knew Susie (Like I know Susie) Eddie Cantor Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W140549 10-in. 4/23/1925 Three times a day Alexander Gray Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W140550 10-in. 4/23/1925 Tell me more! Alexander Gray Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W140666 10-in. 6/15/1925 Save your sorrow (For to-morrow) Shannon Four Male vocal quartet, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W140767 10-in. 7/15/1925 What a world this would be Alexander Gray Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 140891 10-in. 9/2/1925 Save your sorrow Arthur Fields Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W140923 10-in. 9/10/1925 I want another chance with you Jacques Jacobs and his Hotel Shelton Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia 141032 10-in. 9/22/1925 Miami Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia 141040 10-in. 9/23/1925 Mother me, Tennessee Ernest Hare Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W141106 10-in. 10/5/1925 Nobody but Fanny Mike Markel and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Columbia W141130 10-in. 10/9/1925 Mother me, Tennessee Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 141210 10-in. 10/29/1925 Headin' for Louisville Cliff Nazarro Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W141219 10-in. 10/29/1925 Whoopee Johnny Morris ; Paul Specht Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W141231 10-in. 11/2/1925 Just a cottage small Franklyn Baur Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 276-300 of 922 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

"De Sylva, B. G.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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