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."

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 183 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	E24718-E24721	10-in.	10/13/1927	Among my souvenirs	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	E24722-E24724	10-in.	10/13/1927	Blue heaven	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E25513-E25514	10-in.	12/10/1927	Keep sweeping the cobwebs off the moon	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E25515-E25516	10-in.	12/10/1927	Together	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	[E25840-E25841a]		1/5/1928	No masters made	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with 2 violins and piano	vocalist
Brunswick	E25975-E25977	10-in.	1/12/1928	My Ohio home	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with 2 violins, guitar, and piano	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	E25978-E25979	10-in.	1/12/1928	Without you, sweetheart	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	E26657-E26658	10-in.	2/24/1928	Sunshine	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E26659-E26660	10-in.	2/24/1928	Marcheta	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with violin and steel guitar	vocalist
Brunswick	E26669-E26670	10-in.	2/25/1928	I’m waiting for ships that never come in	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E26671-E26672	10-in.	2/25/1928	I still love you	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	E27111-E27113	10-in.	3/23/1928	Beside a lazy stream	Frank Black Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E27113)	songwriter
Brunswick	E34631-E34632	10-in.	9/25/1930	Siboney	Anglo-Persians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal	vocalist
Brunswick	E35770-E35771	10-in.	12/20/1930	Lady play your mandolin (Senora toqe su mandolina)	Crooning Troubadours ; Nick Lucas	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	vocalist, leader
Brunswick	C2817	10-in.	1/17/1929	I'll get by (As long as I have you)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C2818	10-in.	1/17/1929	I’m telling you	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with trumpet, guitar, and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C2819	10-in.	1/17/1929	Some rainy day	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with trumpet, guitar, and piano	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	C2831	10-in.	1/19/1929	Old timer	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C2832	10-in.	1/19/1929	Heart of mine	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C2833	10-in.	1/18/1929	How about me?	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C209-C211	10-in.	4/23/1926	Adorable	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C212-C215	10-in.	4/23/1926	No foolin'	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C216-C219	10-in.	4/23/1926	I wish I had my old girl back again	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C220-C222	10-in.	4/23/1926	Bye bye blackbird	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C223-C224	10-in.	4/23/1926	My bundle of love	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist

(Results 126-150 of 183 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lucas, Nick," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.

Lucas, Nick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106430.

"Lucas, Nick." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.