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George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva (January 27, 1895 – July 11, 1950) was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs, and along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs , he co-founded Capitol Records .
"Do It Again" is an American popular song by composer George Gershwin and lyricist Buddy DeSylva. The song premiered in the 1922 Broadway show The French Doll, as performed by actress Irène Bordoni.
George Gard “Buddy” DeSylva (January 27, 1895 – July 11, 1950) was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. His first hit, “I’ll Say She Does”, was written for the 1918...
George Gard De Sylva, “Buddy”, was born in New York City on January 27, 1895. Growing up in California, he graduated from the University of Southern Cal. Soon after graduation he was introduced to Al Jolson, who became enamored with songs De Sylva had written for the Jolson hit show Sinbad.
Buddy G. DeSylva. Soundtrack: L.A. Confidential. Prolific songwriter ("April Showers", "Button Up Your Overcoat", "Look for the Silver Lining", "California, Here I Come"), composer, producer, publisher and author, educated at USC.
- Music Department, Producer, Writer
- January 27, 1895
- Buddy G. DeSylva
- July 11, 1950
Buddy DeSylva. Distinguished lyricist supplied words for some of the early 21st century's trademark singers (Al Jolson) and composers (Gershwin). Read Full Biography.
B.G. DeSylva. George Gard De Sylva. January 27, 1895. July 11, 1950. United States. ASCAP, DP. Celebrated songwriter and publisher of Broadway shows in the 1920s and 1930s and of musicals for Fox and Paramount in the 1940s. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Capitol Records founder of.
