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.
See Also: Smith Ballew Orchestra
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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W151701 | 10-in. | 7/23/1931 | What is it? | Smith Ballew and his Piping Rock Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151777 | 10-in. | 9/10/1931 | If I didn't have you | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151778 | 10-in. | 9/10/1931 | As time goes by | Columbians [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151779 | 10-in. | 9/10/1931 | I'm just a dancing sweetheart | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151780 | 10-in. | 9/10/1931 | Kiss me goodnight, not goodbye | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151794 | 10-in. | 9/18/1931 | Not that I care | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151795 | 10-in. | 9/18/1931 | Help yourself to happiness | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151796 | 10-in. | 9/18/1931 | Love letters in the sand | The Radiolites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151797 | 10-in. | 9/18/1931 | I don't know why | The Radiolites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151812 | 10-in. | 9/25/1931 | Time on my hands (You in my arms) | Smith Ballew and his Piping Rock Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151813 | 10-in. | 9/25/1931 | You call it madness (But I call it love) | Smith Ballew and his Piping Rock Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W152304 | 10-in. | 9/22/1932 | Isn't it romantic? | Harold Stern and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W152305 | 10-in. | 9/22/1932 | Love me to-night | Harold Stern and his Orchestra ; Bill Smih | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W152307 | 10-in. | 9/22/1932 | You'll always be the same, sweetheart | Harold Stern and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351011 | 10-in. | 4/22/1931 | Now you're in my arms | Chester Leighton and his Sophomores [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351012 | 10-in. | 4/22/1931 | Rocky Mountain lullaby | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351013 | 10-in. | 4/22/1931 | When the moon comes over the mountain | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal duet | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351014 | 10-in. | 4/22/1931 | Star dust | Chester Leighton and his Sophomores [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | 351064 | 10-in. | 7/23/1931 | Slow but sure | Jerry Fenwyck and his Orchestra [Smith Ballew Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | 351078 | 10-in. | 7/23/1931 | Sweet summer breeze | Jerry Fenwyck and his Orchestra [Smith Ballew Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W351140 | 10-in. | 12/7/1931 | By the sycamore tree | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351141 | 10-in. | 12/7/1931 | I wouldn't change you for the world | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351142 | 10-in. | 12/7/1931 | Save the last dance for me | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351146 | 10-in. | 12/31/1931 | One more kiss then goodnight | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W351147 | 10-in. | 12/31/1931 | Too late | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed May 8, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 8 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Ballew, Smith - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89005083
Wikidata: Smith Ballew - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q428493
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/78333726
MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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