Guy Lombardo

Guy Lombardo

Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer. Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and other musicians from his hometown. They billed themselves as creating "the sweetest music this side of Heaven." The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records during their lifetimes, many featuring the band's lead singer from 1940 onward, Kenny Gardner.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 19, 1902 (London), Died November 5, 1977 (Houston)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, violin, director, vocalist, composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 251-275 of 474 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	38447	10-in.	8/27/1934	Give me a heart to sing to	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38448	10-in.	8/27/1934	I saw stars	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38909	10-in.	10/29/1934	Winter wonderland	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38910	10-in.	10/29/1934	The sweetheart waltz	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38911	10-in.	10/29/1934	Stay as sweet as you are	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38912	10-in.	10/29/1934	Water under the bridge	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38981	10-in.	11/9/1934	June in January	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38982	10-in.	11/9/1934	With every breath I take	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38983	10-in.	11/9/1934	I'll keep warm all Winter	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	38984	10-in.	11/9/1934	Lonely feet	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	39914	10-in.	8/30/1935	Cheek to cheek	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	39915	10-in.	8/30/1935	Isn't this a lovely day	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	39916	10-in.	8/30/1935	Broadway rhythm	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	39917	10-in.	8/30/1935	Weather man	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	39918	10-in.	8/30/1935	I'm painting the cown red	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	60009	10-in.	9/27/1935	I'm sittin' high on a hilltop	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	60010	10-in.	9/27/1935	Thanks a million	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	60048	10-in.	10/11/1935	Red sails in the sunset	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin
Decca	60049	10-in.	10/11/1935	Thanks a million	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin
Decca	60050	10-in.	10/11/1935	I'm sitting high on a hilltop	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	60051	10-in.	10/11/1935	Madonna mia	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin
Decca	64761	10-in.	11/22/1938	I must see Annie tonight	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	64762	10-in.	11/22/1938	The girl friend of the whirlin dervish	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	64763	10-in.	11/22/1938	It's a lonely trail	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader
Decca	64764	10-in.	11/22/1938	I ups to her and she ups to me	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, leader

(Results 251-275 of 474 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lombardo, Guy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

Lombardo, Guy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

"Lombardo, Guy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.