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 151-175 of 176 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 8405 5/12/1955 It's a sin to tell a lie Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 8406 5/11/1955 Land of the pharoahs Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 8407 5/11/1955 This too shall pass Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 9555 9/21/1956 My hacienda Johnny Desmond ; Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music vocalist  
Decca L 9556 9/21/1956 Anniversary song Johnny Desmond ; Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music vocalist  
Decca L 9557 9/21/1956 A girl named Mary Johnny Desmond ; Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music vocalist  
Decca L 9558 9/21/1956 Run for the sun bueno Johnny Desmond ; Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music vocalist  
Decca L 9559 9/21/1956 First, last and always Johnny Desmond ; Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music vocalist  
Decca L 10416 7/30/1957 Lonely lament Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10417 7/30/1957 The jealous boy friend Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10418 7/30/1957 Missing Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10419 7/30/1957 Temperamental you Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10420 7/30/1957 Meeting of the eyes Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10421 7/30/1957 Be patient with me Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10517 9/13/1957 I would love you still Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10518 9/13/1957 Rich man, poor man Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10519 9/13/1957 Farewell to Naples Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10520 9/13/1957 Farewell to Naples Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10601 10/21/1957 Keep me in mind Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10602 10/21/1957 The sands of time Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10603 10/21/1957 Seven lost souls Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca L 10604 10/21/1957 Martini Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca NA 2729 5/24/1952 Got no time Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca NA 2730 5/24/1952 I just can't say goodbye Johnny Desmond vocalist  
Decca NA 2731 5/24/1952 One way heart Johnny Desmond vocalist  
(Results 151-175 of 176 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Desmond, Johnny," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/311954.

Desmond, Johnny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/311954.

"Desmond, Johnny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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

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