Short bio Desi Arnaz
Full biography Desi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz was a Cuban-American composer, actor, and bandleader who made a significant impact on the music and entertainment industry. He was born on March 2, 1917, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, and later moved to the United States with his family.
Arnaz began his career as a musician in the 1930s, performing his Cuban-influenced music in nightclubs and theaters. He soon became a successful bandleader and began recording his music in the United States.
In the 1940s, Arnaz turned his attention to acting, making his film debut in the 1940 movie "Too Many Girls." He went on to star in several other films, including "The Navy Comes Through" and "Dubarry Was a Lady."
Arnaz became a household name in the 1950s when he co-starred with Lucille Ball in the hit television show "I Love Lucy." The show was a massive success and ran for six seasons, making Arnaz a major television star.
In addition to his acting and music career, Arnaz was a talented composer and songwriter. He wrote and performed the theme song for "I Love Lucy," as well as several other songs that were featured on the show.
Arnaz's contributions to the entertainment industry earned him several awards and accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Television Hall of Fame.
Desi Arnaz passed away on December 2, 1986, but his contributions to music and entertainment continue to be celebrated to this day.
Albums featuring Desi Arnaz
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
The Best of Desi Arnaz | 2004 | BMG Special Products |
| 2 |  |
Cocktail Hour(2×CD, Compilation) | 2000 | Columbia River Entertainment Group |
| 3 |  |
Conga(CD, Compilation) | 1999 | Sony Music Special Products |
| 4 |  |
Cuban Originals(CD, Compilation) | 1999 | RCA |
| 5 |  |
Desi Arnaz 1937-1947(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1998 | Harlequin |
| 6 |  |
Jim Carrey / Desi Arnaz – Cuban Pete(CD, Maxi-Single) | 1994 | Columbia |
| 7 |  |
The Best Of Desi Arnaz The Mambo King | 1992 | RCA |
| 8 |  |
Desi Arnez & Chico Marx – Big Bands Of Hollywood | 1992 | LaserLight Digital |
| 9 |  |
Babalu Music! I Love Lucy's Greatest Hits | 1991 | Columbia |
| 10 |  |
Babalu Music! I Love Lucy's Greatest Hits | 1991 | Fox Video |
| 11 |  |
Musical Moments From I Love Lucy, Celebrating The 30th Anniversary(LP, Album) | 1982 | Star Merchants |
| 12 |  |
Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Richard Denning (2), Vivian Vance (2), Gale Gordon, Frank Nelson, Shirley Mitchell, Bea Benaderet, Bob Lemond, Wilbur Hatch Orchestra, William Frawley, John Stevenson – I Love Lucy / My Favorite Husband(LP) | 1978 | Radiola |
| 13 |  |
I Love Lucy / There's A Brand New Baby | 1953 | Columbia |
| 14 |  |
The Andrews Sisters, Desi Arnaz – The Mambo Man / Old Don Juan(7", 45 RPM) | 1951 | Decca |
| 15 |  |
Brazil / Siboney(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1947 | His Master's Voice |
| 16 |  |
Bing Crosby Con Ken Darby Singers Y Victor Young Y Orquesta / The Andrews Sisters Con Desi Arnez, Sonny Burke Y Orquesta – Anniversary Song(7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono) | - | Columbia |
Videos featuring Desi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz - I Love Lucy (Columbia Records 1953)
"I Love Lucy" is the title song to the television sitcom. The music was written as an instrumental with lyrics written by Harold Adamson, who was nominated five times for an Oscar. The lyrics to "I Love Lucy" were sung by Desi Arnaz in the episode "Lucy'
Chico Marx's Orchestra - Beer barrel polka
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There's A Brand New Baby At Our House
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
There's A Brand New Baby At Our House · Desi Arnaz
I Love Lucy - The Best Of
℗ 2011 Master Classics Records
Released on: 2011-03-01
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Desi Arnaz - Babalu (K.O. Tribal Expedition Mix)
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Chico Marx Orchestra - Swing Stuff
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