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Since 1924, Guy Lembardo's Royal Canadians have been synonymous with warm, velvet-smooth big band sound and iconic New Year’s Eve broadcasts. Founded by Guy Lombardo and his brothers as The Royal Canadians, the ensemble was billed as 'the sweetest music this side of Heaven' and became a global staple from Roosevelt and Waldorf era venues to radio and television stages. Over the decades, the orchestra reportedly sold hundreds of millions of records and helped shape holiday listening with unforgettable performances at presidential inaugurations and annual year-end specials.