(Victor) Recorded 12/29/1931 New York, New York. Studio 1.
Frank Magine (composer)
Walter Hirsch (lyricist)
Russ Columbo (vocalist : baritone vocal)
Con Conrad (session supervisor)
Nathaniel Shilkret (director)
Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolfo Colombo (January 14, 1908 – September 2, 1934), known as Russ Columbo, was an American baritone, songwriter, violinist and actor. He is famous for romantic ballads such as his signature tune "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" and his own compositions "Prisoner of Love" and "Too Beautiful For Words."
On Sunday, September 2, 1934, Columbo was shot under peculiar circumstances by his longtime friend, photographer Lansing Brown, while Columbo was visiting him at home. Brown had a collection of firearms and the two men were examining various pieces.
BIRTH: 14 Jan 1908 Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
DEATH : 2 Sep 1934 (aged 26) Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
