Bobby Byrne

Robert Byrne (; May 13, 1918 – November 25, 2006), known as Bobby Byrne, was an American bandleader, trombonist, and music executive. His big band was well regarded, although it never achieved the level of popularity that he had hoped for. He flew aircraft in World War II, and later became a musical producer for television and albums credited to other artists.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 10, 1918 (Columbus), Died November 25, 2006 (Irvine)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, leader, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 287 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 39983 10-in. 8/23/1935 When love comes your way Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39984 10-in. 9/19/1935 A picture of me without you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39985 10-in. 9/19/1935 Me and Marie Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39986 10-in. 9/19/1935 Why shouldn't I? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60032 10-in. 10/10/1935 Washington grays Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60033 10-in. 10/10/1935 Tap dancer's nightmare Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60034 10-in. 10/10/1935 Dorsey stomp Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60035 10-in. 10/10/1935 Stop, look and listen Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60036 10-in. 10/10/1935 Where am I? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60037 10-in. 10/10/1935 You let me down Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60038 10-in. 10/10/1935 Broadway Cinderella Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 60039 10-in. 10/10/1935 I'm a gambler Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63201 10-in. 1/25/1938 Doctor Rhythm Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63202 10-in. 1/25/1938 On the sentimental side Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63203 10-in. 1/25/1938 How'dja like to love me? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63204 10-in. 1/25/1938 I fall in love with you every day Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63205 10-in. 1/25/1938 Love is here to stay Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63206 10-in. 1/28/1938 Smoke from a chimney Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63207 10-in. 1/28/1938 It's the dreamer in me Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63208 10-in. 1/28/1938 I was doing all right Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63209 10-in. 1/28/1938 My first impression of you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63429 10-in. 3/15/1938 Two bouquets Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63430 10-in. 3/15/1938 I can't face the music (without singing the blues) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63431 10-in. 3/16/1938 Joseph! Joseph! Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 63432 10-in. 3/16/1938 At a perfume counter Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
(Results 1-25 of 287 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Byrne, Bobby," accessed May 29, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106787.

Byrne, Bobby. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 29, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106787.

"Byrne, Bobby." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 29 May 2023.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106787

External Sources

Wikipedia: Bobby Byrne (musician)

Discogs: Bobby Byrne

Allmusic: Bobby Byrne

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Byrne, Bobby, 1918-2006 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93016332

Wikidata: Bobby Byrne (musician) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q888484

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/70598954

MusicBrainz: Bobby Byrne - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4602b221-1dfa-421d-9c9d-5ecadaba5cdb

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