Lewis James
Lewis Lyman James (July 27, 1892 – February 19, 1959) was a vocalist and among the most active of recording artists in the United States from 1917 through much of the 1930s. He was a member of The Shannon Four, The Revelers, and The Criterion Trio. He had many Top Ten hits during that time, including "My Baby Boy", "Till We Meet Again", "What'll I Do", "All Alone)" and "Pal of My Cradle Days", among others. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 29, 1892 (Scio Township), Died February 19, 1959 (Chicago)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1956
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, speaker, vocalist
Notes: Also sings in bass range.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 176-200 of 1129 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-31367 | 10-in. | 12/4/1924 | When you and I were seventeen | Helen Clark ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31435 | 10-in. | 11/20/1924 | My kid | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31446 | 10-in. | 11/25/1924 | When it's love-time in Hawaii | Green Brothers Marimba Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31540 | 10-in. | 12/23/1924 | I'm afraid to care for you | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31581 | 10-in. | 1/7/1925 | Where are you tonight | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31582 | 10-in. | 1/7/1925 | I'm smilin' through my tears | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31600 | 10-in. | 12/22/1924 | Captain Stratton's fancy | Reinald Werrenrath | Baritone vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-31672 | 12-in. | 2/4/1925 | The appeal of the crucified | Trinity Choir | Mixed vocal chorus, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-31673 | 12-in. | 2/4/1925 | Fling wide the gates | Trinity Choir | Mixed vocal chorus, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31807 | 10-in. | 1/27/1925 | I'll see you in my dreams | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31824 | 10-in. | 2/5/1925 | I don't care what you used to be | Marcia Freer ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31882 | 10-in. | 3/3/1925 | She was bred in old Kentucky | Reinald Werrenrath | Baritone vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31883 | 10-in. | 3/3/1925 | Dear old girl | Reinald Werrenrath | Baritone vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31884 | 10-in. | 3/3/1925 | June brought the roses | Reinald Werrenrath | Baritone vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31887 | 10-in. | 3/9/1925 | I don't care what you used to be (I know what you are to-day) | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with violin and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31888 | 10-in. | 3/9/1925 | Oh, how I miss you to-night | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31900 | 10-in. | 2/3/1925 | I'll see you in my dreams | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31958 | 10-in. | 2/17/1925 | Take me back to your heart | Dan Gregory Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-32198 | 10-in. | 4/2/1925 | Homeland | Victor Male Chorus | Tenor vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-32199 | 10-in. | 4/2/1925 | Recessional | Victor Male Chorus | Tenor vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-32573 | 10-in. | 5/6/1925 | Ah-ha! | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-32574 | 10-in. | 5/6/1925 | Just a little drink | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-32723 | 10-in. | 6/2/1925 | Pal of my cradle days | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-32725 | 10-in. | 6/3/1925 | Let me linger longer in your arms | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-32818 | 10-in. | 5/21/1925 | Only a weaver of dreams | Edna Brown ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.
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LCNAR: James, Lewis, 1892-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93019265
Wikidata: Lewis James - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6536732
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/14342676
MusicBrainz: Lewis James - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1370de4a-3d1a-4379-bf9a-9b0f7b5f8b37
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