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 351-375 of 922 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W144572 | 10-in. | 8/26/1927 | Good news | Franklyn Baur ; Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra ; Frank Luther ; Elliott Shaw | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144573 | 10-in. | 8/26/1927 | Just a memory | Charles Hart | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144599 | 10-in. | 8/30/1927 | The varsity drag | Frank Farrell ; Greenwich Village Inn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144617 | 10-in. | 9/2/1927 | The varsity drag | Franklyn Baur ; Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra ; Elliott Shaw | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144618 | 10-in. | 9/2/1927 | Broadway | Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144620 | 10-in. | 9/2/1927 | Just a memory | Manhattan Dance Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144632 | 10-in. | 9/7/1927 | Good news | WMCA Broadcasters | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144655 | 10-in. | 9/9/1927 | Here am I—broken hearted | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144689 | 10-in. | 9/19/1927 | Here am I, broken hearted | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144694 | 10-in. | 9/20/1927 | Lucky in love | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144815 | 10-in. | 9/30/1927 | Manhattan Mary | Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Frank Luther ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra ; Elliott Shaw | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144851 | 10-in. | 10/11/1927 | Just a memory | The Singing Sophomores | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144879 | 10-in. | 10/17/1927 | Manhattan Mary | University Six | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144972 | 10-in. | 11/12/1927 | Memory Lane | Columbians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144989 | 10-in. | 11/18/1927 | Plenty of sunshine | The Harmonizers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 145231 | 10-in. | 11/23/1927 | Plenty of sunshine | Lou Gold Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W145413 | 10-in. | 12/15/1927 | The varsity drag | Ruth Etting | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145419 | 10-in. | 12/16/1927 | Good news | Singing Sophomores | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145438 | 10-in. | 12/20/1927 | Without you, sweetheart | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145446 | 10-in. | 12/29/1927 | Without you, sweetheart | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145460 | 10-in. | 1/3/1928 | Together | Cliff Edwards | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145462 | 10-in. | 1/3/1928 | When day is done | Cliff Edwards | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145691 | 10-in. | 2/28/1928 | Without you, sweetheart | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145811 | 10-in. | 3/19/1928 | Together | William Fletcher ; Gerald Marks and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145814 | 10-in. | 3/19/1928 | Without you, sweetheart | Gerald Marks and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.
De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.
"De Sylva, B. G.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 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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