B. G. De Sylva

George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva (January 27, 1895 – July 11, 1950) was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs and, along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs, he co-founded Capitol Records.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 27, 1895 (New York City), Died July 11, 1950 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, arranger

Notes: Sometimes listed as Bud or Buddy De Sylva.

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Recordings (Results 351-375 of 927 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 144448 10-in. 7/8/1927 When day is done Charles Hart ; WMCA Broadcasters Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W144466 10-in. 7/18/1927 Here am I—broken hearted Franklyn Baur ; Cass Hagan ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W144565 10-in. 8/25/1927 Just a memory Harold Leonard ; Elliott Shaw ; Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W144571 10-in. 8/26/1927 Lucky in love Franklyn Baur ; Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra ; Frank Luther ; Elliott Shaw Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio lyricist  
Columbia W144572 10-in. 8/26/1927 Good news Franklyn Baur ; Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra ; Frank Luther ; Elliott Shaw Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio lyricist  
Columbia 144573 10-in. 8/26/1927 Just a memory Charles Hart Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia 144599 10-in. 8/30/1927 The varsity drag Frank Farrell ; Greenwich Village Inn Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W144617 10-in. 9/2/1927 The varsity drag Franklyn Baur ; Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra ; Elliott Shaw Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio lyricist  
Columbia W144618 10-in. 9/2/1927 Broadway Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 144620 10-in. 9/2/1927 Just a memory Manhattan Dance Makers Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 144632 10-in. 9/7/1927 Good news WMCA Broadcasters Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W144655 10-in. 9/9/1927 Here am I—broken hearted Seger Ellis Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio lyricist  
Columbia 144689 10-in. 9/19/1927 Here am I, broken hearted Joe Davis Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Columbia 144694 10-in. 9/20/1927 Lucky in love The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W144815 10-in. 9/30/1927 Manhattan Mary Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Frank Luther ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra ; Elliott Shaw Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio lyricist  
Columbia W144851 10-in. 10/11/1927 Just a memory Singing Sophomores Male vocal quartet, with piano lyricist  
Columbia 144879 10-in. 10/17/1927 Manhattan Mary University Six Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W144972 10-in. 11/12/1927 Memory Lane Columbians Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 144989 10-in. 11/18/1927 Plenty of sunshine The Harmonizers Male vocal quartet, with piano songwriter  
Columbia 145231 10-in. 11/23/1927 Plenty of sunshine Lou Gold Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia W145413 10-in. 12/15/1927 The varsity drag Ruth Etting Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W145419 10-in. 12/16/1927 Good news Singing Sophomores Male vocal quartet, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W145438 10-in. 12/20/1927 Without you, sweetheart Seger Ellis Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet lyricist  
Columbia 145446 10-in. 12/29/1927 Without you, sweetheart Irving Kaufman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W145460 10-in. 1/3/1928 Together Cliff Edwards Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 351-375 of 927 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed October 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

"De Sylva, B. G.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287

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