Guy Lombardo
"The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven" was the logo of Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, who by 1930 had established themselves as America's top dance band. Unfairly lumped in with unswinging "Mickey Mouse" bands of the era, the music of Lombardo's outfit was actually top-notch, and they were constantly cited by Louis Armstrong as his favorite band for their purity of intonation. A cache of early sides for Gennett reveals that the band was capable of playing "hot" any time they wanted to, but sweet music and singing novelties featuring brother Carmen is what the public wanted, and Lombardo failed to disappoint. He became a national institution hosting televised New Year's Eve broadcasts from New York, making his rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" part of our national memory chest and his lasting legacy.
Lombardo began his musical career in 1924, when he and his brothers Lebert, Carmen, and Victor -- who joined slightly later -- formed a big dance band. Originally, Guy was a violinist for the band, but he soon became its leader and conductor. The band received a moderate amount of success in Canada and soon went to the United States, where they landed a regular gig in Cleveland, OH. While they were performing in Cleveland, they began using the name Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians. After their Cleveland engagement, they moved to Chicago and then New York City, which became their home base after a successful stay at the Roosevelt Grill.
Lombardo & His Royal Canadians played numerous radio broadcasts from New York and they began a long string of hits in 1927 that ran all the way to 1954. By the early '30s, Lombardo was an international celebrity, having hit records and appearing in films like Many Happy Returns. During this time, not only were Lombardo's records massively popular, but so were his radio broadcasts; it was his annual New Year's Eve show that made "Auld Lang Syne" a national standard. Lombardo also became a well-known speed boat racer during the '40s and, in fact, won many awards for his skills, including a National Championship in the late '40s.
Between 1927 and 1954, Lombardo & His Royal Canadians sold well over 100 million records on a variety of labels, including Columbia, Brunswick, Decca, and RCA Victor; it's estimated that his total worldwide record sales ranged between 100 and 300 million copies. In 1954, Lombardo assumed the operation of the Marine Theatre, located at New York's Jones Beach. At the Marine Theatre, he staged a number of musical revues that were very popular. Lombardo continued to lead these musical productions until his death in 1977.
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Sing The Songs Of Christmas
Ambient / New Age / Easy Listening - Released by Seasonal on 1 jan. 2000
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Guy Lombardo - Gold Selection
Jazz - Released by Vintage Jukebox on 3 jul. 2020
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Into the Fifties
Jazz - Released by Jasmine Records on 16 aug. 2012
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Song Of Norway (Original Cast Recording)
Originele soundtracks - Released by Foyer on 1 jan. 2000
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Under The Christmas Tree
Originele soundtracks - Released by The Christmas Tree on 5 dec. 2021
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A Fellow Needs a Girl
Blues - Released by Redwood Records on 11 apr. 2014
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Traditions
Originele soundtracks - Released by Traditions on 25 nov. 2022
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Carnival King
Originele soundtracks - Released by nature oldies on 9 mrt. 2020
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If You're So Smart, How Come You Ain't Rich?
Pop - Released by Fantastic Plastic on 1 sep. 2020
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Get Out Those Old Records
Jazz - Released by Jasmine Records on 18 sep. 2012
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Hot And Sweet (1928 - 1929) (feat. Louisiana Rhythm Kings)
Traditionele jazz en dixieland - Released by Planet Blue Records on 1 jan. 1928
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Blue Cocktail
Originele soundtracks - Released by Blue Cocktail on 12 dec. 2022
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Meet And Greet On Broadway
Originele soundtracks - Released by classics & more on 23 feb. 2016
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Leisure Time
Guy Lombardo, His Royal Canadians
Jazz - Released by LST Collector Series on 22 aug. 2014
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Classy Jazz Collection: Guy Lombardo
Jazz - Released by Nuova Canaria on 2 jan. 2013
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Auld Lang Syne
Kerstmuziek - Released by Explore Rights Management LTD on 1 jan. 1953
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Guy Lombardo Selected Favorites, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Charly Records on 21 mrt. 2011
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Guy Lombardo Selected Favorites Volume 1
Pop - Released by Charly Records on 20 jun. 2006
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Guy Lombardo Selected Favorites Volume 2
Pop - Released by Charly Records on 20 jun. 2006
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