Eydie Gorme
Eydie Gormé ( EE-dee; born Edith Gormezano; August 16, 1928 – August 10, 2013) was an American singer who achieved notable success in pop, Latin, and jazz genres. She sang solo and in the duo Steve and Eydie with her husband, Steve Lawrence, on albums and television. She also performed on Broadway and in Las Vegas and was an occasional actress. Born in the Bronx, New York, Gormé began her career singing in a band on weekends while working as a translator. She gained prominence after appearing on the radio program Cita Con Eydie and changing her name for easier pronunciation. Gormé's career took off in the early 1950s, starting with her two-month stint with the Tommy Tucker band, followed by a year with Tex Beneke's band. She signed with Coral Records in 1952, releasing her first single and later joining The Tonight Show, where she met Lawrence. The duo's success included the hits "Too Close for Comfort" and "Blame It on the Bossa Nova", with Gormé also achieving solo success and earning Grammy Awards and nominations. Her marriage to Lawrence in 1957 marked the beginning of a lifelong personal and professional partnership, celebrated with their Emmy-winning television specials and performances alongside stars such as Frank Sinatra. Gormé was renowned for her recordings in Spanish, particularly with Trio Los Panchos, which solidified her international fame. Her versatility was evident in her wide-ranging discography, which includes albums such as Amor and Eydie Swings the Blues. Gormé's contributions to music were recognized with awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and a Society of Singers Lifetime Achievement Award. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 16, 1928 (The Bronx (borough of New York City, New York, United States)), Died August 10, 2013 (Las Vegas (City of Clark County, and largest city in state of Nevada, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1952 - 1955
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 30 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 83498 | 10/7/1952 | Tell me more | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83499 | 10/7/1952 | That night of heaven | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83500 | 10/7/1952 | Don't tell lies | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83501 | 10/7/1952 | I'd be forgotten | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83718 | 12/12/1952 | Frenesi | Steve Allen ; Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83719 | 12/12/1952 | Love me not just a little | Steve Allen ; Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83720 | 12/12/1952 | All night long | Steve Allen ; Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 83721 | 12/12/1952 | I danced with my darling | Steve Allen ; Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 84400 | 4/29/1953 | Cocoanuts | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 84401 | 4/29/1953 | Uska dara | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85141 | 9/1/1953 | Sure | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85142 | 9/1/1953 | Fini | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85143 | 9/1/1953 | Gimme gimme John | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85144 | 9/1/1953 | Ten steps to love | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85664 | 1/5/1954 | Teardrop Avenue | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85665 | 1/5/1954 | Chain reaction | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85666 | 1/5/1954 | If you only knew | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85667 | 1/5/1954 | Fallen apples | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85668 | 1/5/1954 | Tea for two | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85669 | 1/5/1954 | Crocodile tears | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 85670 | 1/5/1954 | Climb up the wall | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 87043 | 11/10/1954 | Give a fool a chance | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 87044 | 11/10/1954 | A girl can't say-1 | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 87045 | 11/10/1954 | I've gotta crow-1 | Eydie Gorme | vocalist | |||
| Decca | 87046 | 11/10/1954 | Make yourself comfortable-1 | Eydie Gorme | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gorme, Eydie," accessed January 5, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/318450.
Gorme, Eydie. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 5, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/318450.
"Gorme, Eydie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 5 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Gorme, Eydie - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no91021542
Wikidata: Eydie Gormé - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q262531
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/267429865
MusicBrainz: Eydie Gormé - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/36b31034-0dcb-4543-9aaf-5acf9fd3c2e6
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/291561 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/291561
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