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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". == Early life == Columbo was born in Camden, New Jersey, and raised in Calistoga, California, the 12th and last child of Italian immigrant... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Russ Columbo first charted in 1931 with You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love).The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s.