Guy Lombardo, Kate Smith "TOO LATE" (1931)

"TOO LATE" ,Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians Vocal by Kate Smith Recorded December 8, 1931 Words: Sam Lewis Music: Victor Young Lombardo began his musical career in 1924 in his native London, Ontario; with brothers Liebert, Carmen and Victor, he formed a big dance band. Originally, Guy was a violinist, but he soon became the band's leader and conductor. The Royal Canadians' slogan was "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven" -- and by 1930, the group was America's top dance band. Kate began making records in 1926; among her biggest hits were "Too Late" (1931), "The Woodpecker Song" (1940), "The White Cliffs of Dover" (1941), "Rose O'Day" (1941), "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" (1942), "There Goes That Song Again" (1944), "Seems Like Old Times" (1946), and "Now Is the Hour" (1947). Her theme song was "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain", the lyrics of which she helped write. Her overweight figure was the occasional butt of derision from fellow performers and managers.