Don Cornell

Don Cornell (born Luigi Francisco Varlaro; April 21, 1919 – February 23, 2004) was an American singer.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 21, 1919 (The Bronx), Died February 23, 2004 (Aventura)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1942 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 166 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-071662 10-in. 1/23/1942 When day is done Don Cornell ; McFarland Twins Orchestra ; Norton Sisters ; Twin Choir Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo, female vocal quartet, and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Victor BS-071662 10-in. 1/23/1942 Hey! Zeke (Your country's callin') Don Cornell ; McFarland Twins Orchestra ; Betty Norton Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Victor BS-075072 10-in. 6/5/1942 I left my heart at the Stage Door Canteen Don Cornell ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-075534 10-in. 7/3/1942 Miss Americana Don Cornell ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-075535 10-in. 7/3/1942 I came here to talk for Joe Don Cornell ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-075546 10-in. 7/9/1942 Taboo Don Cornell ; Glee Club ; Tommy Ryan ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Victor BS-075547 10-in. 7/9/1942 If I cared a little bit less (And you cared a little bit more) Don Cornell ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2879 10-in. 9/25/1946 And then it's heaven Don Cornell ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2880 10-in. 9/25/1946 Why does it get so late so early? Betty Barclay ; Don Cornell ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-3010 10-in. 10/14/1946 You broke the only heart that ever loved you Don Cornell ; Kaydets ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-3011 10-in. 10/14/1946 I used to be her one and only (now I'm only her used to be) Don Cornell ; Kaydets ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-3419 10-in. 12/13/1946 All by myself Don Cornell ; Kaydets ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-3491 10-in. 12/20/1946 Midnight masquerade Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with choir and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0206 10-in. 3/27/1947 That's my desire Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0207 10-in. 3/27/1947 Red silk stockings and green perfume Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0657 10-in. 3/17/1947 Ask anyone who knows Don Cornell ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0956 10-in. 6/10/1947 The turntable song ('round an' 'round an' 'round) Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Female-male vocal duet, with female vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0957 10-in. 6/10/1947 The echo said "no" Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0958 10-in. 6/10/1947 An apple blossom wedding Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0983 10-in. 6/19/1947 Castanets and lace Sammy Kaye ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band. vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1200 10-in. 6/25/1947 Summertime Sammy Kaye ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1259 10-in. 7/11/1947 Serenade of the bells Sammy Kaye ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1457 10-in. 8/1/1947 Where is Sam? Sammy Kaye ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1471 10-in. 8/6/1947 Hand in hand Sammy Kaye ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1474 10-in. 8/6/1947 I'll hate myself in the morning Don Cornell ; Sammy Kaye ; Laura Leslie ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
(Results 1-25 of 166 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Cornell, Don," accessed April 17, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107439.

Cornell, Don. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 17, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107439.

"Cornell, Don." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107439

External Sources

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LCNAR: Cornell, Don, 1919-2004 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n96055192

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FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1428470

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