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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 376-400 of 470 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 68695 10-in. 2/12/1941 Joshua Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68696 10-in. 2/12/1941 I could write a book Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68714 10-in. 2/26/1941 The band played on Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68715 10-in. 2/26/1941 You stepped out of a dream Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68743 10-in. 2/26/1941 Intermezzo Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68744 10-in. 2/26/1941 Star dust Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68780 10-in. 3/5/1941 I'll see you in my dreams Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68781 10-in. 3/5/1941 Goodnight sweetheart Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68782 10-in. 3/5/1941 Nice dreamin', baby Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68783 10-in. 3/5/1941 Moonlight and roses Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68843 10-in. 3/21/1941 Let's dream this one out Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68844 10-in. 3/21/1941 Number ten Lullaby Lane Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68845 10-in. 3/21/1941 After you've gone Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68846 10-in. 3/21/1941 The last round up Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68847 10-in. 3/21/1941 Smiles Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68916 10-in. 4/3/1941 Love is the sweetest thing Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68917 10-in. 4/3/1941 Love sends a little gift of roses Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68918 10-in. 4/3/1941 You're driving me crazy Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 68919 10-in. 4/3/1941 Nobody's sweetheart Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 69045 10-in. 4/24/1941 Rose room Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 69046 10-in. 4/24/1941 My gal Sal Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 69047 10-in. 4/24/1941 Ma! I miss your apple pie Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 69048 10-in. 4/24/1941 On the boulevard Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 69049 10-in. 4/24/1941 Make believe Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
Decca 69129 10-in. 5/2/1941 Boo hoo Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians instrumentalist, violin, leader  
(Results 376-400 of 470 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lombardo, Guy," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

Lombardo, Guy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

"Lombardo, Guy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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

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