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 451-474 of 474 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	75082		7/19/1949	Christmas candles (Instrumental)	The Andrews Sisters ; Guy Lombardo	vocalist
Decca	75083		7/19/1949	Stars are the windows of heaven	The Andrews Sisters ; Guy Lombardo	vocalist
Decca	75084		7/19/1949	Jolly fella tarantella	The Andrews Sisters ; Guy Lombardo	vocalist
Decca	75085		7/19/1949	Merry Christmas polka	The Andrews Sisters ; Guy Lombardo	vocalist
Decca	88097		6/9/1955	Freddy	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	leader
Decca	DSF 9	10-in.	4/5/1935	Little picture playhouse	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DSF 10	10-in.	4/5/1935	My heart at Thy sweet voice	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DSF 11	10-in.	4/5/1935	Seein' is believin'	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 100	10-in.	2/22/1935	Down by the river	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 101	10-in.	2/22/1935	What's the reason	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 102	10-in.	2/22/1935	It's easy to remember	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 103	10-in.	2/22/1935	Soon	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 112	10-in.	3/1/1935	I'm just an ordinary human	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 113	10-in.	3/1/1935	Everything's been done before	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 114	10-in.	3/1/1935	Restless	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 115	10-in.	3/1/1935	Would there be love?	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 116	10-in.	3/1/1935	At dawning ; The land of the sky blue water	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 117	10-in.	3/1/1935	Song of India	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 142	10-in.	3/23/1935	Following in your footsteps	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 143	10-in.	3/15/1935	I won't dance	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 144	10-in.	3/23/1935	Ninon	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 145	10-in.	3/23/1935	Hawaiian paradise	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 146	10-in.	3/23/1935	Lovely to look at	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist
Decca	DLA 147	10-in.	3/23/1935	Alice blue gown	Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians	instrumentalist, violin, vocalist

(Results 451-474 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.