Buddy Greco
Known by his colleagues as a "singer's singer" and a "musician's musician," Buddy Greco sold more than a million records. He was well-known for releasing songs from every genre, from jazz to country to pop music. He performed on-stage, on film, and on television. Born Armando Greco in Philadelphia, he began singing and playing piano at the age of four, first using his talents performing on the radio. By the age of 16 Greco had more than a decade of musical experience behind him. He was playing in Philadelphia's Club 13 nightclub when he was spotted by Benny Goodman. Bandleader Goodman was impressed by Greco's talents and hired him as a pianist, singer, and arranger. At the age of 16 Greco was traveling the world with one of the most popular big bands of the '30s, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra. He stayed with the group for four years.
At the ripe age of 20 Greco decided to pursue a solo professional music career. He began singing and performing in nightclubs and concerts. Some of his hit recordings included the popular favorites "Oh Look at Her, Ain't She Pretty," "The Lady Is a Tramp," and "Around the World." During his musical career he made more than 65 albums, including an album with the London Symphony Orchestra, in which he conducted and played. In the '60s, Greco's music career was very successful; he even appeared with the Beatles in a performance for Queen Elizabeth II. During the '60s Greco also seriously began a career in film and television, and in 1967 he was a regular performer on the TV series Away We Go. This nationwide television program gave Greco enormous exposure as a singer and pianist. He followed the series with a part in the 1969 film The Girl Who Knew Too Much. His talents took him to great heights, with more than 100 hit singles. During the '70s and '80s, Greco concentrated on recording and performing, with hits across multiple genres including jazz, country, and pop music. Audiences marveled at his many styles. His career also included composing and recording scores for film and television.
After decades of performing, Greco remained one of the most widely known singers of his time. In the early '90s he toured with "The Salute to the Benny Goodman Band." The ensemble performed 72 shows, regularly garnering standing ovations. He performed for two years at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, and in 1996 ended two world tours at the Café Royale in London. Given all his musical credits, Greco became an inductee into the Philadelphia Music Alliance's Walk of Fame and garnered entries in both The Encyclopedia of Great Musicians and The Encyclopedia of Great Jazz Singers and Musicians. Buddy Greco died in January 2017 in Las Vegas at the age of 90. His musical abilities live on in his sizable discography of albums and hit singles.
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Anthology: The Deluxe Colllection (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Master Tape Records on 25 Jun 2021
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Let's Love / I Like It Swinging
Pop - Released by Sepia on 13 Sep 2019
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Let the Sunshine In
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by HHO on 26 Jun 2020
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The Lady Is A Tramp (UK Chart Top 40 - No. 26)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Music Manager on 19 Dec 2018
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Buddy Greco 'Live' (Live)
Pop - Released by Sanctuary Records on 30 Sep 2022
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It's Magic
Vocal Jazz - Released by Jukebox Entertainment on 1 Jan 1990
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Something's Gotta Give
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Music Manager on 2 Sep 2015
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Hot Nights (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Essential Media Group on 30 Nov 1981
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Hang Your Hat
Jazz - Released by Music Today Records on 7 Jan 2015
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Live at The Sands (Live)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Good Time Records on 16 Dec 2022
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The Very Best of Buddy Greco
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Classic Music International on 19 Apr 2011
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Married to an Angel
Pop - Released by Sharp Edge Records on 7 Aug 2014
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Buddy Greco Live in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas
Jazz - Released by Mach60 Music on 1 Feb 2016
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My Buddy / Songs for Swinging Losers
Vocal Jazz - Released by Stage Door on 1 Jan 1999
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Buddy Greco at Mister Kelly's (Live)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Stage Door on 1 Jan 1956
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Buddy & Soul / Let's Love!
Vocal Jazz - Released by Stage Door on 27 Apr 2014
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