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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 Description Role Audio
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 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

Lombardo, Guy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

"Lombardo, Guy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411

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