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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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 101-104 of 104 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 38938 10-in. 11/1/1934 Let's give three cheers to love-1 Kate Smith vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 38939 10-in. 11/1/1934 When my ship comes in Kate Smith vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 38940 10-in. 11/1/1934 I'm growing fonder of you Kate Smith vocalist, soprano vocal  
Decca 38941 10-in. 11/1/1934 Stay as sweet as you are Kate Smith vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 101-104 of 104 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Smith, Kate," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.

Smith, Kate. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.

"Smith, Kate." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568

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