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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Enjoy Yourself: The Hits Of Guy Lombardo
Pop - Released by Geffen on 22 okt. 1996
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All Time Favorites
Vocale muziek (wereldlijk en religieus) - Released by Geffen on 1 jan. 1992
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With His Sweet Big Band (Remastered)
Pop - Released by Master Tape Records on 31 jan. 2020
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100 Classics
Jazz - Released by Master Classics Records on 1 jan. 2011
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Seems Like Old Times
Jazz - Released by Valuable Records on 22 mei 2012
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Hits Collection Vol. 2 1937-54
Guy Lombardo, His Royal Canadians
Pop - Released by ACROBAT on 11 okt. 2019
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Baby
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 20 apr. 2019
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Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Jazz - Released by Hindsight Records on 29 nov. 2012
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Hits Collection Vol. 1 1927-37
Guy Lombardo, His Royal Canadians
Pop - Released by ACROBAT on 11 okt. 2019
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A Kitsch Christmas
Frosty & The Snowmen, Guy Lombardo
Pop - Released by Hallmark on 11 mrt. 2003
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St. Louis Blues - Single
Blues - Released by Multimusic México on 17 feb. 2017
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Presenting Guy Lombardo
Jazz - Released by Universal Digital Enterprises on 6 mei 1951
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Only The Best Hits
Originele soundtracks - Released by Only The Best Hits on 18 apr. 2021
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Guy Lombardo - Gold Collection
Pop - Released by Retro Music Box on 22 jan. 2021
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Hot And Sweet (1928 - 1929)
Traditionele jazz en dixieland - Released by Blue Pie Records USA on 1 jan. 1928
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Just at the Turn of the Tide
Divers - Released by turn of the tide on 28 apr. 2023
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Santa´s Christmas Give-Aways, Vol. 7
Kerstmuziek - Released by Christmas Wonder on 1 nov. 2013
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Auld Lang Syne
Jazz - Released by Ten12 Entertainment on 18 dec. 2013
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Guy Lombardo's What's The Reason I'm Not Pleasin You?
Pop - Released by Charly Records on 24 jun. 2006
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In The Old Town Tonight
Pop - Released by Excess Music on 15 jul. 2020
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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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