Kate Smith
Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American contralto. Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith is well known for her renditions of "God Bless America" and "When the Moon Comes over the Mountain". She became known as The Songbird of the South because of her tremendous popularity during World War II. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 1, 1907 (Greenville), Died June 17, 1986 (Raleigh)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1939
Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, songwriter, lyricist, vocalist
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-50 of 104 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W142886 | 10-in. | 10/28/1926 | Jersey walk | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W143476 | 10-in. | 2/14/1927 | One sweet letter from you | Charleston Chasers ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W143477 | 10-in. | 2/14/1927 | I'm gonna meet my sweetie now | Charleston Chasers ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W144233 | 10-in. | 5/26/1927 | In the evening | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W144234 | 10-in. | 5/26/1927 | Just another day wasted away (Waiting for you) | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W144522 | 10-in. | 7/28/1927 | Worryin' | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W144523 | 10-in. | 7/28/1927 | A little smile, a little kiss | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W144524 | 10-in. | 7/28/1927 | Clementine (From New Orleans) | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]148806 | 10-in. | 7/12/1929 | He's a good man to have around | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]148807 | 10-in. | 7/12/1929 | Maybe—who knows? | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]148937 | 10-in. | 8/27/1929 | Moanin' low | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]148938 | 10-in. | 8/27/1929 | Waiting at the end of the road | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]149457 | 10-in. | 11/1/1929 | I may be wrong, but I think you're wonderful! | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]149458 | 10-in. | 11/1/1929 | Love (Your spell is everywhere) | Harmonians ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]149651 | 10-in. | 11/29/1929 | Chant of the jungle | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]149652 | 10-in. | 11/29/1929 | That wonderful something (Is love) | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W149722 | 10-in. | 12/13/1929 | St. Louis blues | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W149723 | 10-in. | 12/13/1929 | Frankie and Johnny | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]150447 | 10-in. | 5/20/1930 | Sharing | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]150448 | 10-in. | 5/20/1930 | Dancing with tears in my eyes | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W150631 | 10-in. | 7/8/1930 | Don't let me hold you, baby mine | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]150632 | 10-in. | 7/8/1930 | I don't want mind walkin' in the rain (When I'm walkin' in the rain with you) | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]150633 | 10-in. | 7/8/1930 | Swingin' in a hammock | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | W150634 | 10-in. | 7/8/1930 | You'll be coming back to me | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | [W]150835 | 10-in. | 9/23/1930 | Maybe it's love | Kate Smith | Female vocal solo | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Smith, Kate," accessed May 7, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.
Smith, Kate. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 7, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.
"Smith, Kate." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Smith, Kate, 1907-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84077391
Wikidata: Kate Smith - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q297442
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/22948116
MusicBrainz: Kate Smith - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3c01533e-e82c-41c7-96f4-6a6fa6e05e82
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