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Pianists · 1926–2017

Buddy Greco

American singer and pianist (1926–2017)

Born: 14 August 1926
Philadelphia
Died: 10 January 2017
Las Vegas
Country: United States
Active: 1942–
Record labels: Columbia Records, Philips Records, Epic Records, Reprise Records, Fontana Records
Discography: 6 albums

Biography

Buddy Greco was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Buddy Greco was born on 14 August 1926 in Philadelphia and died on 10 January 2017 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records, Philips Records, Epic Records and Reprise Records. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Buddy & Soul” (1962) to “I Like It Swinging” (2012).

Armando Joseph "Buddy" Greco (August 14, 1926 – January 10, 2017) was an American jazz and pop singer and pianist who had a long career in the US and UK. His recordings have sold millions, including "Oh Look A-There Ain't She Pretty", "Up, Up and Away", and "Around the World". His most successful single was "The Lady Is a Tramp", which sold over one million copies. During his career, he recorded over sixty albums. He conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and performed for Queen Elizabeth II and with the Beatles.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Buddy & Soul 1962

My Last Night In Rome 1964

From The Wrists Down 1965

I Love a Piano 1965

Swing in the Key of Bg By Buddy Greco 2002 · Live

I Like It Swinging 2012

Historic 78 rpm records

The Huckle-Buck BENNY GOODMAN And His Orchestra · Wardell Gray · Doug Mattome ·… archive.org ↗
Ooh! Look-a There, Ain't She Pretty Buddy Greco and his Three Sharps · Lombardo · Todd · 1946 archive.org ↗
Don't You Think I Ought to Know Buddy Greco and his Three Sharps · Wittergreen · Johnson · 1946 archive.org ↗
BABY I'M TRUE TO YOU BUDDY GRECO AND THE SHARPS · Buddy Greco · Don Sgro · Frank Beecher… · 1948 archive.org ↗
HOW MANY TIMES I THINK OF YOU BUDDY GRECO AND THE SHARPS · Buddy Greco · Don Sgro · Frank Beecher… · 1948 archive.org ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Buddy Greco play?

Buddy Greco is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Buddy Greco born?

Buddy Greco was born 14 August 1926 in Philadelphia.

What are Buddy Greco's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Buddy & Soul (1962), My Last Night In Rome (1964), From The Wrists Down (1965), I Love a Piano (1965) and Swing in the Key of Bg By Buddy Greco (2002).

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