Dave Barbour
David Michael Barbour (May 28, 1912 – December 11, 1965) was an American jazz guitarist. He was married to singer Peggy Lee and was her co-writer, accompanist, and bandleader. |
Birth and Death Data: Born New York City (most populous city in the United States), Died December 11, 1965 (Malibu (city in Los Angeles County, California, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1969
Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, songwriter, leader
Notes: Dave Barbour's full name is David Michael Barbour.
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 216 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 60898 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | I got rhythm | Red Norvo and his Swing Sextette | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60899 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | Oh, lady be good | Red Norvo and his Swing Sextette | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60900 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | Lost | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60901 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | Welcome stranger | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60902 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | It's a sin to tell a lie | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60903 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | The hills of Old Wyomin' | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60904 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | The touch of your lips | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60905 | 10-in. | 3/16/1936 | Is it true what they say about Dixie? | Dick Robertson Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60935 | 10-in. | 3/26/1936 | I'd like to see you | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60936 | 10-in. | 3/26/1936 | If love is blind | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60937 | 10-in. | 3/26/1936 | Mr. Rhythm for president | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60938 | 10-in. | 3/26/1936 | Get acquainted with yourself | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60939 | 10-in. | 3/26/1936 | The best things happen at night | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60977 | 10-in. | 4/3/1936 | I can't get started with you | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60978 | 10-in. | 4/3/1936 | I can pull a rabbit out of my hat | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60979 | 10-in. | 4/3/1936 | No use you knockin' | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60980 | 10-in. | 4/3/1936 | Public weakness No.1 | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 60981 | 10-in. | 4/3/1936 | Let's not fall in love | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 61255 | 10-in. | 9/2/1936 | Bojangles of Harlem | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 61256 | 10-in. | 9/2/1936 | Mendel's son's swing song | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 61257 | 10-in. | 9/2/1936 | Sing baby, sing | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 61258 | 10-in. | 9/2/1936 | Swinging on the moon | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 61311 | 10-in. | 10/12/1936 | Copper colored gal | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 61312 | 10-in. | 10/12/1936 | That's what you mean to me | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar | ||
| Decca | 61313 | 10-in. | 10/12/1936 | Hop skip jump | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, guitar |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Barbour, Dave," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106911.
Barbour, Dave. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106911.
"Barbour, Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Barbour, Dave - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93068115
Wikidata: Dave Barbour - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q356780
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/17410991
MusicBrainz: Dave Barbour - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/8f21ad60-8f9b-4bc4-901a-05ea968348fa
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1512795 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1512795
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