Buddy de Sylva

George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva (27 January 1895 – 11 July 1950) was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs and along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs he founded Capitol Records.

Quotes

 * If April showers Should come your way, They bring the flowers That bloom in May.
 * Song: April Showers


 * The moon belongs to everyone; The best things in life are free. The stars belong to everyone; They gleam there for you and me.
 * Song: The Best Things in Life are Free


 * If you knew Susie like I know Susie, Oh, oh, oh what a girl! There's none so classy as this fair lassie, Oh, oh, Holy Moses, what a chassis!
 * Song: If You Knew Susie


 * You're sent from heaven And I know your worth. You made a heaven for me here on the earth. When I'm old and grey, dear, Promise you won't stray, dear, For I love you so, Sonny Boy.
 * Song: Sonny Boy (de Sylva wrote the words; Lew Brown and Ray Henderson wrote the music; Al Jolson insisted on being credited too)