Nick Lucas
Dominic Nicholas Anthony Lucanese (August 22, 1897 – July 28, 1982), known professionally as Nick Lucas, was an American jazz singer and guitarist. He was the first jazz guitarist to record as a soloist. His popularity during his lifetime came from his reputation as a singer. His signature song was "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 22, 1897 (Newark), Died July 28, 1982 (Colorado Springs)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1957
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, leader, songwriter, banjo, composer, lyricist, arranger
Notes: Often sub-credited as "The Crooning Troubadour."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 151-175 of 183 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | C232-C234 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | I’m glad I found a girl like you | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C1059-C1061 | 10-in. | 7/26/1927 | Sweet someone | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and accordion | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C1062-C1064 | 10-in. | 7/26/1927 | I can’t believe that you’re in love with me | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C1364-C1365 | 10-in. | 11/22/1927 | The song is ended (But the melody lingers on) | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C1368-C1369 | 10-in. | 11/22/1927 | Kiss and make up | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | C1370-C1371 | 10-in. | 11/22/1927 | I can’t believe that you’re in love with me | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | LAE434 | 10-in. | 3/26/1929 | I’ve got a feeling I’m falling | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | LAE435 | 10-in. | 3/26/1929 | Coquette | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | LAE438 | 10-in. | 3/29/1929 | Coquette | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with trumpet, guitar, and piano | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | LAE496 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Just another kiss | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | LAE497 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Painting the clouds with sunshine | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | LAE498 | 10-in. | 5/9/1929 | Tip-toe thru' the tulips with me | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | LAE503 | 10-in. | 5/13/1929 | Your mother and mine | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with cornet, guitar, and piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | LAE504 | 10-in. | 5/13/1929 | Singin’ in the rain | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with cornet, trombone, and piano | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | LAE505 | 10-in. | 5/13/1929 | When my dreams come true | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Brunswick | LAE584 | 10-in. | 8/7/1929 | I don’t want your kisses (If I can't have your love) | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | 1282W-1284W | 10-in. | 9/2/1925 | If I can't have you | Palala’s Hawaiians | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | lyricist, composer | |
| Edison | 8398 | 10-in. | 3/30/1922 | Pick me up and lay me down in dear old Dixieland | Don Parker Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Edison | 8399 | 10-in. | 3/30/1922 | Georgia | Don Parker Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Edison | 10499 | 10-in. | 7/14/1925 | If I can't have you | James Doherty | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Decca | L 10431 | 8/8/1957 | Painting the clouds with sunshine | Nick Lucas | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |||
| Decca | L 10432 | 8/8/1957 | Tip-toe through the tulips with me | Nick Lucas | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |||
| Decca | L 10433 | 8/8/1957 | Dancing with tears in my eyes | Nick Lucas | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |||
| Decca | L 10434 | 8/8/1957 | Just like a melody out of the sky | Nick Lucas | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar | |||
| Decca | L 10441 | 8/9/1957 | Moonbeam kiss her for me | Nick Lucas | vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lucas, Nick," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.
Lucas, Nick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.
"Lucas, Nick." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Lucas, Nick - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91103972
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