Buddy G. De Sylva

George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive (born January 27, 1895, New York City, New York (USA) - died July 11, 1950, Hollywood, California (USA). Along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs he founded Capitol Records. In 1925, DeSylva became one third of the songwriting team with lyricist Lew Brown and composer Ray Henderson.