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 May 28, 1912 (New York City), Died December 11, 1965 (Malibu)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1969

Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, songwriter, leader

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 211 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 62040 10-in. 3/12/1937 Bundle of love Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62686 10-in. 10/14/1937 Why talk about love? The Andrews Sisters instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62687 10-in. 10/14/1937 Just a simple melody The Andrews Sisters instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62759 11/10/1937 Somebody's thinking of you tonight Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62810 10-in. 11/24/1937 Nice work if you can get it The Andrews Sisters instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62811 10-in. 11/24/1937 Bei mir bist du schoen The Andrews Sisters instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62858 10-in. 12/6/1937 Wrap your cares in rhythm and dance The Nicholas Brothers instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62859 10-in. 12/6/1937 They say he ought to dance The Nicholas Brothers instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62860 10-in. 12/6/1937 Ten pretty girls Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62861 10-in. 12/6/1937 A little white lighthouse Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62891 10-in. 12/20/1937 The rhythm of the snowflakes Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62892 10-in. 12/20/1937 The house on the hill Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62893 10-in. 12/20/1937 Let's waltz for old times' sake Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62894 10-in. 12/20/1937 Three o'clock in the morning Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 62895 10-in. 12/20/1937 Sail along silv'ry moon Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63161 10-in. 1/14/1938 Bob White Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63162 10-in. 1/14/1938 You're a sweetheart Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63163 10-in. 1/14/1938 You started something Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63164 10-in. 1/14/1938 I wonder what's become of Sally? Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63165 10-in. 1/14/1938 Somebody's thinking of you tonight Dick Robertson instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63236 10-in. 2/2/1938 Let's get happy together Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63237 10-in. 2/2/1938 Happy today, sad tomorrow Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63238 10-in. 2/2/1938 You shall reap what you sow Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63239 10-in. 2/2/1938 Oriental swing Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band instrumentalist, guitar  
Decca 63300 10-in. 2/21/1938 Joseph! Joseph! The Andrews Sisters instrumentalist, guitar  
(Results 76-100 of 211 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Barbour, Dave," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106911.

Barbour, Dave. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106911.

"Barbour, Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106911

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