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 276-300 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W403199 | 10-in. | 10/28/1929 | Lady Luck | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403200 | 10-in. | 10/28/1929 | My love parade | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403255 | 10-in. | 11/12/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403256 | 10-in. | 11/12/1929 | I'll close my eyes to the rest of the world | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403525 | 10-in. | 12/18/1929 | The shepherd's serenade | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403526 | 10-in. | 12/18/1929 | Charming | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403527 | 10-in. | 12/18/1929 | I'm following you | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403583 | 10-in. | 1/4/1930 | I'm following you! | Arthur Schutt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403584 | 10-in. | 1/4/1930 | Have a little faith in me | Arthur Schutt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403585 | 10-in. | 1/4/1930 | Crying for the Carolines | Arthur Schutt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403632 | 10-in. | 1/16/1930 | If I were king | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403633 | 10-in. | 1/16/1930 | The language of love | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403634 | 10-in. | 1/16/1930 | Funny, dear, what love can do | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403655 | 10-in. | 1/21/1930 | Singing a vagabond song | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403656 | 10-in. | 1/21/1930 | Beside an open fireplace | Ed Loyd and his Orchestra [Ed Kirkeby Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403657 | 10-in. | 1/21/1930 | There's danger in your eyes, chérie | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403738 | 10-in. | 2/5/1930 | Congratulations | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403739 | 10-in. | 2/5/1930 | What do I care | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403769 | 10-in. | 2/25/1930 | When I'm looking at you | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403770 | 10-in. | 2/25/1930 | Mona | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403772 | 10-in. | 2/25/1930 | Sing, you sinners | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403773 | 10-in. | 2/25/1930 | In my little hope chest | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W403774 | 10-in. | 2/25/1930 | We'll build a little world of our own | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403819 | 10-in. | 3/4/1930 | Alone with my dreams | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403820 | 10-in. | 3/4/1930 | Where the golden daffodils grow | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 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
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MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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