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 226-250 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W401814 | 10-in. | 4/18/1929 | Blue Hawaii | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401840 | 10-in. | 4/30/1929 | No one can take your place | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401844 | 10-in. | 5/1/1929 | Evangeline | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401845 | 10-in. | 5/1/1929 | Honey | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401846 | 10-in. | 5/2/1929 | I'm in seventh heaven | Smith Ballew ; New Yorkers [Joe Venuti] ; Joe Venuti | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401847 | 10-in. | 5/2/1929 | Little pal | Smith Ballew ; New Yorkers [Joe Venuti] ; Joe Venuti | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401854 | 10-in. | 5/3/1929 | Nobody's fault but your own | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W401891 | 10-in. | 5/15/1929 | I'm still caring | Smith Ballew Trio | Male vocal solo, with guitars | Musical group, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401892 | 10-in. | 5/15/1929 | Huggable, kissable you | Smith Ballew ; Hawaiian Novelty Trio | Male vocal solo, with guitars | vocalist, Musical group | |
| OKeh | W401896 | 10-in. | 5/17/1929 | Now I'm in love | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401897 | 10-in. | 5/17/1929 | When my dreams come true | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401898 | 10-in. | 5/17/1929 | This is heaven | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401952 | 10-in. | 5/21/1929 | Nobody but you | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401953 | 10-in. | 5/21/1929 | Gotta feelin' for you | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401962 | 10-in. | 5/22/1929 | Reaching for someone, and not finding anyone there | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401994 | 10-in. | 5/31/1929 | S'posin' | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401995 | 10-in. | 5/31/1929 | Hittin' the ceiling | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W401996 | 10-in. | 5/31/1929 | Sing a little love song | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W402468 | 10-in. | 6/25/1929 | I'll always be in love with you | Roy Smeck’s Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W402469 | 10-in. | 6/25/1929 | Honey | Roy Smeck’s Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W402471 | 10-in. | 6/27/1929 | Pagan love song | Frank Ferera’s Trio | Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W402482 | 10-in. | 6/28/1929 | I'm just a vagabond lover | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W402483 | 10-in. | 6/28/1929 | I'll always be in love with you (Theme song of "Syncopation") | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W402527 | 10-in. | 7/11/1929 | Ich liebe dich | Andy Sannella Novelty Salon Orchestra ; Smith Ballew | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W402528 | 10-in. | 7/11/1929 | At close of day | Andy Sannella Novelty Salon Orchestra ; Smith Ballew | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ballew, Smith - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89005083
Wikidata: Smith Ballew - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q428493
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MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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