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 826-850 of 922 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick 1148W-1150W 10-in. 8/13/1925 I want another chance with you Irving Kaufman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick 1234W-1236W 10-in. 8/26/1925 Miami The Ambassadors [Brunswick Records] ; Irving Kaufman Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick 1237W-1239W 10-in. 8/26/1925 Nobody but Fanny The Ambassadors [Brunswick Records] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick 1356W-1358W 10-in. 9/16/1925 What a world this would be (If you only loved me) The Ambassadors Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick 1362W-1364W 10-in. 9/18/1925 Save your sorrow Norman Clark ; Tuxedo Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick TCL1448 10-in. 2/10/1931 Don’t tell her Lois Lee Female vocal solo songwriter  
Brunswick [Br (U.K.) cat 105-b] 10-in. approximately June 1927 The birth of the blues Ambrose Mayfair Orchestra ; Hamilton Sisters and Fordyce Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio lyricist  
Brunswick [Br (U.K.) cat 135-b] 10-in. approximately Oct. 1927 Just a memory Jessie Matthews Female vocal solo, with piano solo lyricist  
Brunswick BB141 10-in. Nov. 1928 For old times' sake Melville Gideon Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick [Br (U.K.) cat 165-a] 10-in. Apr. 1928 Here am I broken-hearted Fred Elizalde Music Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick [Br (U.K.) cat 191-b] 10-in. approximately July 1928 Just imagine Billy Milton Male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick [Br (U.K.) cat 192-a] 10-in. approximately July 1928 Varsity drag Harry Shalson Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick [Br (U.K.) cat 192-b] 10-in. approximately July 1928 Lucky in love Harry Shalson Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick E17320-E17322 10-in. 12/31/1925 What did I tell ya? Esther Walker Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Edison 6961 10-in. 10/6/1919 That lullaby of long ago Ernest Hare Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 7708 10-in. 12/28/1920 Look for the silver lining Lewis James ; Betsy Lane Shepherd Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 8472 10-in. 5/31/1922 Coo-coo Green Brothers' Novelty Band Jazz/dance band composer  
Edison 8482 10-in. 6/8/1922 Ain't love grand Green Brothers' Novelty Band Jazz/dance band composer  
Edison 8622 10-in. 10/6/1922 Then comes the dawning Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 8943 10-in. 4/24/1923 Don't cry, Swanee Kaplan's Melodists Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Edison 9071 10-in. 7/12/1923 The life of a rose Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 9411 10-in. 3/8/1924 Arcady Rae Eleanor Ball ; John F. Burckhardt Violin solo, with piano songwriter  
Edison 9414 10-in. 3/11/1924 A kiss in the dark Claudia Muzio Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 9771 10-in. 10/7/1924 Rose Marie Nathan Glantz Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Edison 9820 10-in. 10/30/1924 Memory Lane Walter Scanlan Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 826-850 of 922 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

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