B. G. De Sylva

George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva (January 27, 1895 – July 11, 1950) was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs and, along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs, he co-founded Capitol Records.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 27, 1895 (New York City), Died July 11, 1950 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer, arranger

Notes: Sometimes listed as Bud or Buddy De Sylva.

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Recordings (Results 601-625 of 927 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick 14206-14207 10-in. 11/14/1924 Hello ‘Tucky! Al Jolson Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Brunswick 14208-14210 10-in. 11/14/1924 (Trouble’s a bubble) Keep smiling at trouble Al Jolson Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Brunswick 14264-14265 10-in. 11/19/1924 Trouble’s a bubble Carl Fenton’s Orchestra ; Al Jolson Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Brunswick 14557-14560 10-in. 12/29/1924 I can’t realize Marion Harris Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick 14656-14658 10-in. 1/19/1925 Dream on Mario Chamlee Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick 15594-15595 10-in. 4/18/1925 If you knew Susie Ernest Hare ; Billy Jones ; Phil Ohman ; Harry Reser Male vocal duet, with piano and banjo lyricist  
Brunswick E2298 10-in. 1/29/1926 Behind the clouds Arthur Fields Male vocal solo, with piano songwriter  
Brunswick E4705 10-in. 3/15/1927 So blue Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick E15596 10-in. 4/18/1925 If you knew Susie (Like I know Susie) Ernest Hare ; Billy Jones ; Phil Ohman ; Harry Reser Male vocal duet, with piano and banjo lyricist  
Brunswick XE22492 12-in. 4/18/1927 It all depends on you Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with violin lyricist  
Brunswick [E27116a] 10-in. 3/23/1928 Together Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick E27461 10-in. 5/1/1928 Sorry for me Vaughn De Leath Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick E27491 10-in. 5/7/1928 I hope I don’t meet Molly (On the day I marry Flo) Al Shayne Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick E27542 10-in. 5/11/1928 Forgetting you Peggy English Female vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Brunswick E27692 10-in. 6/11/1928 For old times’ sake Nick Lucas Male vocal solo, with guitar songwriter  
Brunswick E27703 10-in. 6/12/1928 American tune Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Brunswick E27704 10-in. 6/12/1928 I’m on the crest of a wave Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Brunswick E27709 10-in. 6/14/1928 I’m on the crest of a wave Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal effects; without vocal (take G) lyricist  
Brunswick E27710 10-in. 6/14/1928 Pickin’ cotton Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal effects; without vocal (take G) songwriter  
Brunswick E27837 10-in. 7/6/1928 For old times’ sake Nick Lucas Male vocal solo, with guitar lyricist  
Brunswick E27846 10-in. 7/12/1928 What d’ya say? Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) songwriter  
Brunswick E27851 10-in. 7/13/1928 Blue grass Casa Lopez Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio; without vocal (take G) songwriter  
Brunswick E27885 10-in. 7/20/1928 Blue grass Alice Morley Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio songwriter  
Brunswick E27904 10-in. 7/27/1928 I’m on the crest of a wave Harry Richman Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Brunswick E27905 10-in. 7/27/1928 What d’ya say? Harry Richman ; Frances Williams [Vocalist] Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 601-625 of 927 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "De Sylva, B. G.," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

De Sylva, B. G.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287.

"De Sylva, B. G.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102287

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