Russ Colombo
Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolfo Colombo (January 14, 1908 – September 2, 1934), known as Russ Columbo, was an American baritone, songwriter, violinist, and actor. He is famous for romantic ballads such as his signature tune "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" and his own compositions "Prisoner of Love" and "Too Beautiful for Words". |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 14, 1908 (Camden), Died September 2, 1934 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1945
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, songwriter, director, composer, lyricist
See Also: Colombo, Russell
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 52 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-73995 | 10-in. | 11/23/1932 | Street of dreams | Russ Columbo | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal, director | |
| Victor | BS-73996 | 10-in. | 11/23/1932 | Make love the king | Russ Columbo | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal, director | |
| Victor | BS-73997 | 10-in. | 11/23/1932 | I called to say good-night | Russ Columbo | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal, director | |
| Victor | BS-73998 | 10-in. | 11/23/1932 | Lost in a crowd | Russ Columbo | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal, director | |
| Victor | BS-84421 | 10-in. | 9/28/1934 | Let's pretend there's a moon | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-021420 | 10-in. | 3/10/1938 | You call it madness (But I call it love) | Dick Stabile Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-031225 | 10-in. | 1/5/1939 | You call it madness (I call it love) | Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber Rhythmic Pyramids Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-068770 | 10-in. | 12/30/1941 | You call it madness (But I call it love) | Allan Foster ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | D5VB-0991 | 10-in. | 12/18/1945 | Prisoner of love | Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | BRC-Test-470 | 10-in. | 7/2/1931 | Out of nowhere | Russ Columbo | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | W151786 | 10-in. | 9/15/1931 | You call it madness | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W151813 | 10-in. | 9/25/1931 | You call it madness (But I call it love) | Smith Ballew and his Piping Rock Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W400582 | 10-in. | 4/12/1928 | I can't do without you | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/ dance band, with male vocal trio | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W400583 | 10-in. | 4/12/1928 | If I can't have you (I want to be lonesome, I want to be blue) | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W400584 | 10-in. | 4/14/1928 | Back in your own backyard | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W402227 | 10-in. | 1/10/1929 | Everytime you smile | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W402228 | 10-in. | 1/10/1929 | Avalon Town | Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W402229 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | My inspiration is you | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W402230 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | The song I love | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W402244 | 10-in. | 1/17/1929 | Glad rag doll | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W402257 | 10-in. | 1/24/1929 | A love tale of Alsace Lorraine | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| OKeh | W402258 | 10-in. | 1/24/1929 | I'll get by (As long as I have you) | Gus Arnheim ; Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Brunswick | E37159 | 10-in. | 9/15/1931 | You call it madness (But I call it love) | Mildred Bailey ; Casa Loma Orchestra | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37180 | 10-in. | 9/4/1931 | You call it madness (But I call it love) | Anthony Trini Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37218 | 10-in. | 9/23/1931 | You call it madness (But I call it love) | Ben Bernie Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Columbo, Russ," accessed May 9, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103484.
Columbo, Russ. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 9, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103484.
"Columbo, Russ." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Columbo, Russ, 1908-1934 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82020536
Wikidata: Russ Columbo - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5679402
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/3399339
MusicBrainz: Russ Columbo - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4482c264-4ef5-410d-b028-a83ce2fdbec4
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