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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  
(Results 1-25 of 30 records)

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.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/318450

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