Johnny Desmond

Johnny Desmond (born Giovanni Alfredo De Simone; November 14, 1919 – September 6, 1985) was an American singer who was popular in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 14, 1919 (Detroit), Died September 6, 1985 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1945 - 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 176 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 83409 9/13/1952 A gay caballero Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 83587 10/27/1952 We're pinning our hopes on you Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 83588 10/27/1952 Thanks for letting me know Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 84133 3/6/1953 Danger Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 84134 3/6/1953 The Japanese sandman Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 84135 3/6/1953 Poor butterfly Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 84715 6/13/1953 It's so nice to be nice to you Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 84716 6/13/1953 I'm a-love you Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85207 9/14/1953 By the river Seine Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85212 9/15/1953 Woman Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85229 9/24/1953 The gang that sang Heart of my heart Don Cornell ; Alan Dale ; Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85230 9/24/1953 I think I'll fall in love today Don Cornell ; Alan Dale ; Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85594 12/26/1953 There's no happiness for me Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85600 12/27/1953 Sweet Augustine Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85601 12/27/1953 Don't Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85603 12/27/1953 East side, West side Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85708 12/27/1953 A husband Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85709 12/27/1953 Pine tree, pine over me-1 Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85710 12/27/1953 Cling to me-1 Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85711 12/27/1953 A wife Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85808 12/23/1953 If I could only tell you Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85809 12/23/1953 A woman's loveliest when she is loved Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85810 12/23/1953 I'm so ashamed Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85812 12/31/1953 Would you let me hold your heart Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca 85813 12/31/1953 The zoo Johnny Desmond vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 176 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Desmond, Johnny," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/311954.

Desmond, Johnny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/311954.

"Desmond, Johnny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/311954

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