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 151-175 of 922 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-53913 10-in. 7/10/1929 My sin Franklyn Baur Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-53924 10-in. 7/16/1929 Knopf dir deinen Mantel zu Klara Madjette Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-53975 10-in. 8/5/1929 Antos zapnij się Klara Madjette Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-55687 10-in. 9/13/1929 Sunny side up Johnny Hamp ; Kentucky Serenaders ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-55689 10-in. 9/13/1929 If I had a talking picture of you Johnny Hamp ; Don Howard ; Kentucky Serenaders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-55814 10-in. 8/29/1929 Compañerito Juan Pulido Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Victor BVE-56162 10-in. 9/30/1929 You've got me pickin' petals off of daisies High Hatters ; Leonard W. Joy ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-56167 10-in. 10/1/1929 I'm a dreamer, aren't we all? High Hatters Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-56729 10-in. 9/30/1929 If I had a talking picture of you Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-56730 10-in. 9/30/1929 I'm a dreamer (Aren't we all?) Johnny Marvin Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-57191 10-in. 12/4/1929 Turn on the heat Fats Waller Piano solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-57503 10-in. 10/24/1929 Turn on the heat Horace Heidt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio lyricist  
Victor BVE-57922 10-in. 12/16/1929 Look for the silver lining High Hatters ; Frank Luther Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-57948 10-in. 12/24/1929 Sunny side up Chick Endor Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BVE-57986 10-in. 1/9/1930 Good for you—bad for me Pennsylvanians ; The Three Girl Friends ; Fred Waring Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio lyricist  
Victor BVE-57987 10-in. 1/10/1930 Red hot Chicago Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-57988 10-in. 1/11/1930 Thank your father Wilbert Morgan ; Pennsylvanians ; The Three Girl Friends ; Fred Waring Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and female vocal trio lyricist  
Victor BVE-58170 10-in. 1/8/1930 Wasn't it beautiful while it lasted? Stuart Churchill ; Pennsylvanians ; The Three Girl Friends ; Fred Waring Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio and male vocal solo lyricist  
Victor BVE-58593 10-in. 2/21/1930 Si tu imagen me hablara Marimba Centro-Americana Marimba band songwriter  
Victor BVE-58594 10-in. 2/21/1930 Soy un soñador Marimba Centro-Americana Marimba band songwriter  
Victor BVE-58613 10-in. 1/22/1930 Without love Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring ; Tom Waring Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Victor CVE-58665 12-in. 2/18/1930 Gems from Sunny side up Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra songwriter  
Victor BVE-59164 10-in. 2/14/1930 Soy un soñador Tito Guizar Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-59165 10-in. 2/14/1930 Si tu imagen me hablara Tito Guizar Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor BVE-59621 10-in. 3/10/1930 Minnie the mermaid Bernie Cummins ; New Yorker Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
(Results 151-175 of 922 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

"De Sylva, B. G.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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