Smith Ballew

Smith Ballew

Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902 – May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 21, 1902 (Palestine), Died May 2, 1984 (Longview)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1937

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, leader, director, lyricist, Musical group

Notes: Used several pseudonyms, including Buddy Blue, Billy Smith, and Charles Roberts. The pseudonym, Arthur Terry, was used by both Seger Ellis and Smith Ballew.

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W150086	10-in.	3/13/1930	I love you so	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150485	10-in.	4/21/1930	Kiss me with your eyes	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150486	10-in.	4/21/1930	You darlin'	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150568	10-in.	6/5/1930	With my guitar and you	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150582	10-in.	6/12/1930	I love you so much	California Ramblers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
Columbia	W150583	10-in.	6/12/1930	F'r instance	California Ramblers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
Columbia	W150595	10-in.	6/17/1930	Lonely	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150859	10-in.	10/4/1930	Loving you	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150860	10-in.	10/4/1930	Just a little while	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150861	10-in.	10/6/1930	Always in all ways	Merle Johnston Saxophone Quartet	Saxophone quartet, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150862	10-in.	10/6/1930	It's a great life	Merle Johnston Saxophone Quartet	Saxophone quartet, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150873	10-in.	10/14/1930	Passing time with me	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W150874	10-in.	10/14/1930	You're simply delish	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	[W]150907	10-in.	10/29/1930	I'll be blue, just thinking of you (From now on)	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150908	10-in.	10/29/1930	I got rhythm	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150909	10-in.	10/29/1930	Ukulele moon	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150910	10-in.	10/29/1930	(You're always sure of) My love for you	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150911	10-in.	10/29/1930	A peach of a pair	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]150912	10-in.	10/29/1930	Someone sang a sweeter song to Mary	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150919	10-in.	10/31/1930	Waiting for you	Joe Green's Marimba Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150920	10-in.	10/31/1930	Drifting and dreaming	Joe Green's Marimba Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150921	10-in.	10/31/1930	Drifting on to Avalon	Joe Green's Marimba Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150922	10-in.	10/31/1930	My Missouri home	Joe Green's Marimba Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150991	10-in.	12/2/1930	There's something missing in your eyes	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W150992	10-in.	12/2/1930	(Five-six-seven-eight) Nine little miles from Ten-Ten-Tennessee	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist