Nick Lucas

Nick Lucas

Dominic Nicholas Anthony Lucanese (August 22, 1897 – July 28, 1982), known professionally as Nick Lucas, was an American jazz singer and guitarist. He was the first jazz guitarist to record as a soloist. His popularity during his lifetime came from his reputation as a singer. His signature song was "Tiptoe Through the Tulips".

Birth and Death Data: Born August 22, 1897 (Newark), Died July 28, 1982 (Colorado Springs)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, leader, songwriter, banjo, composer, lyricist, arranger

Notes: Often sub-credited as "The Crooning Troubadour."

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

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 183 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	E19596-E19598	10-in.	6/16/1926	Let me live and love you just for tonight	Nick Lucas ; Sam H. Stept	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	songwriter, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E19605-E19607	10-in.	6/17/1926	Sleepy head	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E19930-E19932	10-in.	7/26/1926	Looking at the world through rose colored glasses	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E20524-E20525	10-in.	10/26/1926	When you’re lonely	Nick Lucas ; Sam H. Stept	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, songwriter
Brunswick	E20526-E20527	10-in.	10/26/1926	Precious	Nick Lucas ; Sam H. Stept	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E20562-E20563	10-in.	10/28/1926	Hello bluebird	Nick Lucas ; Sam H. Stept	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E20564-E20565	10-in.	10/28/1926	I’d love to call you my sweetheart	Nick Lucas ; Sam H. Stept	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E20566-E20567	10-in.	10/28/1926	Because I love you	Nick Lucas ; Sam H. Stept	Male vocal solo, with guitar and celeste	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E20568-E20570	10-in.	10/28/1926	I’ve got the girl	Nick Lucas ; Sam H. Stept	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E21223-E21225	10-in.	1/18/1927	Put your arms where they belong (For they belong to me)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E21226-E21228	10-in.	1/18/1927	In a little Spanish town ('Twas on a night like this)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Brunswick	E21275-E21277	10-in.	1/24/1927	In a little Spanish town ('Twas on a night like this)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	E21304-E21306	10-in.	1/25/1927	I'm looking over a four leaf clover	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	E21307-E21309	10-in.	1/25/1927	High-high-high up in the hills (Watching the clouds roll by)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E21480-E21482	10-in.	2/10/1927	I'm looking for a girl named Mary	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E21483-E21485	10-in.	2/10/1927	Underneath the weeping willow	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E21825-E21827	10-in.	3/10/1927	Moonbeam! Kiss her for me	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	E21828-E21830	10-in.	3/10/1927	So blue	Nick Lucas ; Dave Rubinoff	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and piano	instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	E22106-E22108	10-in.	3/24/1927	Side by side	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E22109-E22111	10-in.	3/24/1927	Why should I say that I’m sorry (When nobody's sorry but me)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E22144-E22146	10-in.	3/29/1927	Rosy cheeks	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E22147-E22149	10-in.	3/29/1927	Underneath the stars with you	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, songwriter, vocalist
Brunswick	E22385-E22386	10-in.	4/13/1927	Underneath the stars with you	Regent Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	E23857-E23859	10-in.	7/6/1927	Sing me a baby song	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E23860-E23862	10-in.	7/6/1927	Broken hearted	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist

(Results 101-125 of 183 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lucas, Nick," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.

Lucas, Nick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.

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