Buddy Greco

Buddy Greco
Buddy Greco 1962
Greco in 1962
Background information
Birth nameArmando Joseph Greco
Born(1926-08-14)August 14, 1926
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 2017(2017-01-10) (aged 90)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres
  • Jazz
  • dance
  • traditional pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • pianist
  • composer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1942–2017
Labels
Websitebuddygreco.com

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".[1] His most successful single was "The Lady Is a Tramp", which sold over one million copies.[2] During his career, he recorded over sixty albums. He conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and performed for Queen Elizabeth II and with the Beatles.[1]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Summers was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins. p. 135. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.