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Guy Lombardo

Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer.

Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and other musicians from his hometown. They billed themselves as creating "the sweetest music this side of Heaven." The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records during their lifetimes, many featuring the band's lead singer from 1940 onward, Kenny Gardner.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 19, 1902 (London), Died November 5, 1977 (Houston)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, violin, director, vocalist, composer, songwriter

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

Recordings (Results 276-300 of 470 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 64807 10-in. 12/13/1938 I can't find anything to suit my mood Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65014 10-in. 2/14/1939 Penny serenade Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65018 10-in. 2/14/1939 Little Sir Echo Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65019 10-in. 2/14/1939 We'll never know Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65020 10-in. 2/14/1939 I can't get you out of my mind Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65021 10-in. 2/14/1939 Rainbow valley Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65022 10-in. 2/14/1939 It's never too late Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65023 10-in. 2/14/1939 Among those sailing Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65192 10-in. 3/17/1939 East side of heaven Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65193 10-in. 3/17/1939 That shy old gentleman Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65209 10-in. 3/7/1939 We've come a long way together Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65210 10-in. 3/7/1939 Glorianna Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65211 10-in. 3/7/1939 Hi diddle diddle Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65212 10-in. 3/7/1939 My best girl and me Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65213 10-in. 3/7/1939 Easter parade Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65214 10-in. 3/7/1939 St. Louis blues Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65215 10-in. 3/7/1939 Auld Lang Syne Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians leader  
Decca 65449 10-in. 4/23/1939 Three little fishies Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65450 10-in. 4/23/1939 Whistling in the wildwood Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65451 10-in. 4/23/1939 Boom ! Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65688 10-in. 5/31/1939 A blues serenade Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65689 10-in. 5/31/1939 South American way Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65698 10-in. 5/31/1939 I poured my heart into a song Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65699 10-in. 5/31/1939 Concert in the park Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 65700 10-in. 5/31/1939 I'm sorry for myself Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
(Results 276-300 of 470 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lombardo, Guy," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

Lombardo, Guy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

"Lombardo, Guy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411

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