Short bio Russ Columbo
Full biography Russ Columbo
Russ Columbo was an American singer, composer, and musician. He was born on January 14, 1908, in Camden, New Jersey, and grew up in an Italian-American family with a musical background. Columbo's father was a theater musician, and he grew up with a love for music.
Columbo began his career in music as a violinist, and later switched to singing. He gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s for his romantic ballads and crooning style. He recorded several hit songs, including "Prisoner of Love" and "You Call it Madness (But I Call it Love)".
Apart from being a singer, Columbo was also a talented composer and musician. He wrote many of his own songs, including "You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)", and "Prisoner of Love", which became hits for him. Along with his music, he was also known for his dashing good looks, which earned him a reputation as a heartthrob among his fans.
Columbo's life was tragically cut short when he died in a shooting accident on September 2, 1934, at the age of 26. His death shocked his fans and the music industry, and he became a legend and an icon in the years following his passing. Many of his recordings are considered classics, and his influence on the popular music of the time is still remembered today.
Albums featuring Russ Columbo
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
The Best Of Russ Columbo(CD, Album, Compilation) | 1999 | Music & Memories |
| 2 |  |
Prisoner Of Love(CD, Compilation) | 1997 | Living Era |
| 3 |  |
Save The Last Dance For Me(CD, Album, Compilation) | 1995 | Take Two Records |
| 4 |  |
Russ Columbo(LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered) | 1978 | Sandy Hook Records |
| 5 |  |
A Legendary Performer(LP, Compilation) | 1976 | RCA |
| 6 |  |
Prisoner Of Love(LP, Compilation) | 1975 | Pelican Records (2) |
| 7 |  |
Love Songs By Russ Columbo | 1955 | RCA Victor |
| 8 |  |
Russ Columbo / Rudy Vallee – You Call It Madness / My Time Is Your Time | 1953 | RCA Victor |
| 9 |  |
Russ Columbo, Bing Crosby – A Treasury Of Immortal Performances "Columbo, Crosby"(7", 45 RPM, EP) | 1952 | RCA Victor |
| 10 |  |
Sweet And Lovely / Prisoner Of Love(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1941 | Victor |
| 11 |  |
Paradise / Goodnight Sweetheart(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1941 | Victor |
| 12 |  |
Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear / Where The Blue Of The Night(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1941 | Victor |
| 13 |  |
Just Friends / All Of Me(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1940 | Bluebird (3) |
| 14 |  |
Bing Crosby / Russ Columbo – Just A Gigolo / Sweet And Lovely(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1937 | Bluebird (3) |
| 15 |  |
Russ Columbo With Jimmie Grier & His Orchestra – When You're In Love / Let's Pretend There's A Moon | 1935 | Columbia |
| 16 |  |
Paradise / Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear | 1935 | Victor |
| 17 |  |
Call Me Darling Call Me Sweetheart, Call Me Dear / You Try Somebody Else | 1932 | Victor |
| 18 |  |
Just Friends / You're My Everything(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1932 | Victor |
| 19 |  |
Where The Blue Of The Night (Meets The Gold Of The Day) / Prisoner Of Love | 1932 | Victor |
| 20 |  |
Save The Last Dance For Me / All Of Me(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1932 | Victor |
| 21 |  |
Sweet And Lovely / You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1931 | His Master's Voice |
| 22 |  |
Good Night Sweetheart / Time On My Hands | 1931 | Victor |
| 23 |  |
You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love) / Sweet And Lovely(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1931 | Victor |
| 24 |  |
Guilty / I Don't Know Why I Just Do(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1931 | Victor |
| 25 |  |
Russ Columbo, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra – Columbo, Crosby, Sinatra(3×7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set, Compilation) | - | RCA Victor |
| 26 |  |
Russ Columbo(4×Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Compilation) | - | Victor |
| 27 |  |
Russ Columbo With Jimmy Grier And His Orchestra – Too Beautiful For Words / I See Two Lovers(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Special Editions (2) |
| 28 |  |
I Called To Say Goodbye / Lost In A Crowd(10", 78 RPM) | - | Jay (3) |
| 29 |  |
As You Desire Me / My Love(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Jay (3) |
| 30 |  |
Street Of Dreams / Make Love The King(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Jay (3) |
| 31 |  |
Russ Columbo On The Air(LP, Mono) | - | Sandy Hook Records |
| 32 |  |
The Films Of Russ Columbo(LP) | - | Golden Legends (3) |
Videos featuring Russ Columbo
Russ Columbo - You Call It Madness, 1932
Russ Columbo with Orchestra - You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love), (Con Conrad - Du Bois - Columbo - Gregory) Victor 1932 (USA)
Sweet And Lovely
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Sweet And Lovely · Russ Columbo
Vocal Legend (1928-1934)
℗ 2011 Vintage Masters Inc.
Released on: 2011-09-01
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Russ Columbo - Where the blue of the night meets the gold of the day
Performer(s): « Russ Columbo »
« Where the blue of the night meets the gold of the day »
Audio : Very Hq - CD Quality Sound -- MP3 320 Kbps
Album : « Russ Columbo Gold » by « Russ Columbo »
Genre et sous style:
Jazz
Guilty - Russ Columbo - 1931
BEST SOUND AT 480p Guilty by Russ Columbo 1931, recorded from the original Victor 78 rpm record, played on a Dual turntable with Shure N-78 cartridge, and played through a McIntosh tube type stereo receiver. There are other videos titled Guilty by Russ
Russ Columbo - Save the Last Dance for Me (1931)
Composer: Walter Hirsch - Frank Magine
Recorded: 1931-12-29
Label & Catalog Number: Victor (American) - 22903A
Matrix: 71207=1
Recording information obtained from http://honkingduck.com/discography/artist/russ_colombo
A Peach of A Pair
A Peach of A Pair - Gus Arnheim (vocal: Russ Columbo) 1929 Victor 22545
You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love
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You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love · Russ Columbo
Vocal Legend (1928-1934)
℗ 2011 Vintage Masters Inc.
Released on: 2011-09-01
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Russ Columbo - I Don't Know Why I Just Do (1931)
Recorded: 1931-09-03
Composer: Roy Turk - Fred Ahlert
Label & Catalog Number: VICTOR (American) - 22801B
matrix: 70210=1
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