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 301-325 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W403821 | 10-in. | 3/4/1930 | So sympathetic | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403843 | 10-in. | 3/10/1930 | I feel you near me | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403844 | 10-in. | 3/10/1930 | A pair of blue eyes | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403845 | 10-in. | 3/10/1930 | The "free and easy" | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403954 | 10-in. | 4/16/1930 | The whole darned thing's for you | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403961 | 10-in. | 4/16/1930 | Girl trouble | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403962 | 10-in. | 4/16/1930 | I'm in the market for you | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W403969 | 10-in. | 4/22/1930 | Into my heart | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W403970 | 10-in. | 4/22/1930 | Telling it to the daisies | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404007 | 10-in. | 5/8/1930 | Happy feet | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404032 | 10-in. | 5/22/1930 | Promises | New Yorkers ; Joe Venuti | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404033 | 10-in. | 5/22/1930 | Dancing with tears in my eyes | New Yorkers ; Joe Venuti | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404037 | 10-in. | 5/23/1930 | Sharing | Arthur Schutt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404217 | 10-in. | 6/10/1930 | I love you so much | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404218 | 10-in. | 6/10/1930 | You brought a new kind of love to me | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404268 | 10-in. | 7/22/1930 | What's the use? | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404433 | 10-in. | 9/8/1930 | Bye bye blues | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404445 | 10-in. | 9/17/1930 | Somewhere in old Wyoming | Bar Harbor Society Orchestra [Justin Ring Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404446 | 10-in. | 9/17/1930 | Moonlight on the Colorado | Justin Ring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404447 | 10-in. | 9/17/1930 | One more waltz | Justin Ring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404467 | 10-in. | 10/10/1930 | It's a great life (If you don’t weaken) | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404468 | 10-in. | 10/10/1930 | When Kentucky bids the world good mornin' | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404469 | 10-in. | 10/10/1930 | I'm proud of you | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404470 | 10-in. | 10/10/1930 | Satan's holiday | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404512 | 10-in. | 10/28/1930 | My baby just cares for me | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio | 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
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MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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