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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 326-350 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W404513 | 10-in. | 10/28/1930 | I'll be blue, just thinking of you | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404555 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | Cheerful little earful | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404556 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | Baby's birthday party | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404557 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | The wedding of the birds | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404558 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | The little things in life | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404559 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | I'm tickled pink with a blue-eyed baby | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W490017 | 10-in. | 12/18/1929 | The shepherd's serenade | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490018 | 10-in. | 12/18/1929 | Charming | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490034 | 10-in. | 1/16/1930 | The language of love | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490040 | 10-in. | 2/25/1930 | We'll build a little world of our own | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490044 | 10-in. | 3/4/1930 | Alone with my dreams | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490045 | 10-in. | 3/4/1930 | Where the golden daffodils grow | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| OKeh | W490046 | 10-in. | 3/4/1930 | So sympathetic | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | E28370 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | Happy days and lonely nights | Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28371 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | [Unknown title(s)] | Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28372 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | When summer is gone | Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28376 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | Come on, baby! | The Park Inn Good Timers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28379 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | Sweet dreams | The Park Inn Good Timers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28384 | 10-in. | Oct. 1928 | I’ll get by (As long as I have you) | The Park Inn Good Timers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28601 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | Was it a dream? | Lanin's Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28602 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | My window of dreams | Lanin's Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28603 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | I’m sorry, Sally | Lanin's Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28618 | 10-in. | approximately Nov. 1928 | She’s one sweet show girl | Tex Brewster's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28619 | 10-in. | approximately Nov. 1928 | You’re wonderful | Tex Brewster's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E28620 | 10-in. | approximately Nov. 1928 | Flower of love | Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators | 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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Wikipedia: Smith Ballew
Discogs: Smith Ballew
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Ballew, Smith - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89005083
Wikidata: Smith Ballew - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q428493
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/78333726
MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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