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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 .
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...
"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.
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.
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- January 27, 1895
- Buddy G. DeSylva
- July 11, 1950
"The Best Things in Life Are Free" is a popular song written by the songwriting team of Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown (lyrics) and Ray Henderson (music) for the 1927 musical Good News. It enjoyed a revival during the period from 1947 to 1950, when it was covered by many artists.
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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.
Learn about Buddy DeSylva, an American songwriter, film producer and record executive who co-founded Capitol Records. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs with George Gershwin, Lew Brown and Ray Henderson.
