Buddy Greco
Armando Joseph "Buddy" Greco (August 14, 1926 – January 10, 2017) was an American jazz and pop singer and pianist who had a long career in the US and UK. His recordings have sold millions, including "Oh Look A-There Ain't She Pretty", "Up, Up and Away", and "Around the World". His most successful single was "The Lady Is a Tramp", which sold over one million copies. During his career, he recorded over sixty albums. He conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and performed for Queen Elizabeth II and with the Beatles. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 14, 1926 (Philadelphia), Died January 10, 2017 (Las Vegas)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1951 - 1955
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 81447 | 8/24/1951 | I ran all the way home | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 81448 | 8/24/1951 | The glory of love | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 81918 | 12/1/1951 | It's a sin to tell a lie | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 81919 | 12/1/1951 | 'Til the stars fall in the ocean | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 81920 | 12/1/1951 | Take me back | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 81921 | 12/1/1951 | Never leave your sugar | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 82595 | 3/31/1952 | You belong to me | Eileen Barton ; Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 82596 | 3/31/1952 | Red rose waltz | Eileen Barton ; Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83686 | 12/8/1952 | I'll always love you some | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83687 | 12/8/1952 | You're driving me crazy | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83688 | 12/8/1952 | I predict | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83689 | 12/8/1952 | And so goodbye | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 84696 | 6/11/1953 | Ain't no in between | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 84697 | 6/11/1953 | What word is sweeter than sweetheart? | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 84698 | 6/11/1953 | Don't say goodbye | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 84699 | 6/11/1953 | How do you think I feel? | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85594 | 12/26/1953 | There's no happiness for me | Johnny Desmond | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85600 | 12/27/1953 | Sweet Augustine | Johnny Desmond | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85601 | 12/27/1953 | Don't | Johnny Desmond | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85603 | 12/27/1953 | East side, West side | Johnny Desmond | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85758 | 1/20/1954 | The Sheik of Araby | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85759 | 1/20/1954 | Up the chimney in smoke | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85760 | 1/20/1954 | My one and only love | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85761 | 1/20/1954 | Pennies from heaven | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 85762 | 1/20/1954 | Lulu's back in town | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 86586 | 7/16/1954 | Paris loves lovers | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 86587 | 7/16/1954 | A cold glass of water | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 86588 | 7/16/1954 | These things are known | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 86589 | 7/16/1954 | If I give my heart to you | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 87686 | 4/8/1955 | Tonight | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 87687 | 4/8/1955 | Truly | Buddy Greco | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 88432 | 8/1/1955 | Why don't you write me ? | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88591 | 7/24/1955 | But not for me | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88592 | 7/24/1955 | Let there be love | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88593 | 7/24/1955 | They can't take that away from me | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88594 | 7/24/1955 | Polka dots and moonbeams | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88595 | 7/24/1955 | They didn't believe me | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88596 | 7/24/1955 | Welcome to Mr. Kelly's | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88597 | 7/24/1955 | A foggy day | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88598 | 7/24/1955 | Here I am in love again | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88599 | 7/24/1955 | My baby just cares for me | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88600 | 7/24/1955 | My ship | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88601 | 7/24/1955 | Dancing on the ceiling | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88602 | 7/24/1955 | Will you still be mine? | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88603 | 7/24/1955 | One for my baby | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88604 | 7/24/1955 | The nearness of you | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88605 | 7/24/1955 | Give me the simple life | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 88606 | 7/24/1955 | Out of nowhere | Buddy Greco | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Greco, Buddy," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/203992.
Greco, Buddy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/203992.
"Greco, Buddy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Greco, Buddy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93099051
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