Guy Lombardo
Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist of Italian descent. 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, Kenny Gardner. |
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Birth and Death Data: Born June 19, 1902 (London), Died November 5, 1977 (Houston)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, violin, director, vocalist, composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 451-469 of 469 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | DSF 9 | 10-in. | 4/5/1935 | Little picture playhouse | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DSF 10 | 10-in. | 4/5/1935 | My heart at Thy sweet voice | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DSF 11 | 10-in. | 4/5/1935 | Seein' is believin' | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 100 | 10-in. | 2/22/1935 | Down by the river | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 101 | 10-in. | 2/22/1935 | What's the reason | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 102 | 10-in. | 2/22/1935 | It's easy to remember | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 103 | 10-in. | 2/22/1935 | Soon | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 112 | 10-in. | 3/1/1935 | I'm just an ordinary human | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 113 | 10-in. | 3/1/1935 | Everything's been done before | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 114 | 10-in. | 3/1/1935 | Restless | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 115 | 10-in. | 3/1/1935 | Would there be love? | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 116 | 10-in. | 3/1/1935 | At dawning ; The land of the sky blue water | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 117 | 10-in. | 3/1/1935 | Song of India | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 142 | 10-in. | 3/23/1935 | Following in your footsteps | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 143 | 10-in. | 3/15/1935 | I won't dance | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 144 | 10-in. | 3/23/1935 | Ninon | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 145 | 10-in. | 3/23/1935 | Hawaiian paradise | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 146 | 10-in. | 3/23/1935 | Lovely to look at | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Decca | DLA 147 | 10-in. | 3/23/1935 | Alice blue gown | Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lombardo, Guy," accessed January 27, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.
Lombardo, Guy. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.
"Lombardo, Guy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 27 January 2023.
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LCNAR: Lombardo, Guy, 1902-1977 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83196095
Wikidata: Guy Lombardo - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q467087
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/64192492
MusicBrainz: Guy Lombardo - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/fc3e92a7-df32-48f1-9ef4-e0fda9d8c83f
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