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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 76-100 of 474 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-011730	10-in.	8/18/1937	You can't stop me from dreaming	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-011731	10-in.	8/18/1937	In a little Carolina town	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-011732	10-in.	8/18/1937	My Swiss hilly billy	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-011733	10-in.	8/18/1937	Blossoms on Broadway	Guy Lombardo ; Lebert Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-013887	10-in.	9/29/1937	Everything	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-013888	10-in.	9/29/1937	I see your face before me	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-013889	10-in.	9/29/1937	Everything you said came true	Carmen Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-015561	10-in.	10/27/1937	I want to be in Winchell's column	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-015562	10-in.	10/27/1937	Sweet someone	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-015563	10-in.	10/27/1937	Ten pretty girls	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-015564	10-in.	10/27/1937	When the organ played "Oh promise me"	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-017019	10-in.	11/10/1937	How many rhymes can you get?	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-017020	10-in.	11/10/1937	Farewell my love	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-017021	10-in.	11/10/1937	Summertime	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band	director
Victor	BS-017022	10-in.	11/10/1937	I'll see you in my dreams	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band	director
Victor	BS-017443	10-in.	12/1/1937	I could use a dream	Guy Lombardo ; Lebert Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-017444	10-in.	12/1/1937	Sweet as a song	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-017717	10-in.	12/15/1937	It's easier said than done	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-017718	10-in.	12/15/1937	Bei mir bist du schon	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-017719	10-in.	12/15/1937	With a smile and a song	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-017720	10-in.	12/15/1937	Whistle while you work	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-017798	10-in.	1/4/1938	Did an angel kiss you?	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-017799	10-in.	1/4/1938	A little love will go a long, long way	Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director
Victor	BS-018100	10-in.	1/4/1938	On the sentimental side	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-018101	10-in.	1/4/1938	This is my night to dream	Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director

(Results 76-100 of 474 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lombardo, Guy," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

Lombardo, Guy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104411.

"Lombardo, Guy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.