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 151-175 of 183 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	C232-C234	10-in.	4/23/1926	I’m glad I found a girl like you	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, songwriter
Brunswick	C1059-C1061	10-in.	7/26/1927	Sweet someone	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and accordion	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C1062-C1064	10-in.	7/26/1927	I can’t believe that you’re in love with me	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C1364-C1365	10-in.	11/22/1927	The song is ended (But the melody lingers on)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C1368-C1369	10-in.	11/22/1927	Kiss and make up	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	C1370-C1371	10-in.	11/22/1927	I can’t believe that you’re in love with me	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	LAE434	10-in.	3/26/1929	I’ve got a feeling I’m falling	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	LAE435	10-in.	3/26/1929	Coquette	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	LAE438	10-in.	3/29/1929	Coquette	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with trumpet, guitar, and piano	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	LAE496	10-in.	5/9/1929	Just another kiss	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	LAE497	10-in.	5/9/1929	Painting the clouds with sunshine	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	LAE498	10-in.	5/9/1929	Tip-toe thru' the tulips with me	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	LAE503	10-in.	5/13/1929	Your mother and mine	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with cornet, guitar, and piano	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	LAE504	10-in.	5/13/1929	Singin’ in the rain	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with cornet, trombone, and piano	instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	LAE505	10-in.	5/13/1929	When my dreams come true	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar	instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Brunswick	LAE584	10-in.	8/7/1929	I don’t want your kisses (If I can't have your love)	Nick Lucas	Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Brunswick	1282W-1284W	10-in.	9/2/1925	If I can't have you	Palala’s Hawaiians	Guitar duet (Hawaiian)	lyricist, composer
Edison	8398	10-in.	3/30/1922	Pick me up and lay me down in dear old Dixieland	Don Parker Trio	Instrumental trio	instrumentalist, banjo
Edison	8399	10-in.	3/30/1922	Georgia	Don Parker Trio	Instrumental trio	instrumentalist, banjo
Edison	10499	10-in.	7/14/1925	If I can't have you	James Doherty	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Decca	L 10431		8/8/1957	Painting the clouds with sunshine	Nick Lucas		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	L 10432		8/8/1957	Tip-toe through the tulips with me	Nick Lucas		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	L 10433		8/8/1957	Dancing with tears in my eyes	Nick Lucas		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	L 10434		8/8/1957	Just like a melody out of the sky	Nick Lucas		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	L 10441		8/9/1957	Moonbeam kiss her for me	Nick Lucas		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist

(Results 151-175 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.