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 376-400 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E34922 | 10-in. | 10/23/1930 | One love | The Ambassadors (Waltz Artists) | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E34923 | 10-in. | 10/23/1930 | She loves me just the same | Danny Yates Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35165 | 10-in. | 1/15/1931 | It must be true | Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Brunswick Studio Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35166 | 10-in. | 1/15/1931 | Just a gigolo | Brunswick Studio Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35211 | 10-in. | 11/6/1930 | I bring a love song | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35212 | 10-in. | 11/6/1930 | You will remember Vienna | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35246 | 10-in. | 11/8/1930 | Don’t forget me in your dreams | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35247 | 10-in. | 11/8/1930 | For you | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35248 | 10-in. | 11/8/1930 | It is destiny | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35364 | 10-in. | Nov. 1930 | Overnight | Emil Coleman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35647 | 10-in. | 12/4/1930 | Chimes of spring | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35666 | 10-in. | 12/8/1930 | Where have you been? | Emil Coleman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35667 | 10-in. | 12/8/1930 | I’m getting myself ready for you | Emil Coleman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35956 | 10-in. | 1/28/1931 | Just a gigolo | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35957 | 10-in. | 1/28/1931 | Reaching for the moon | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35958 | 10-in. | 1/30/1931 | I’ve got five dollars | Emil Coleman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35959 | 10-in. | 1/30/1931 | We’ll be the same | Emil Coleman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35960 | 10-in. | 1/30/1931 | Heavenly night | Emil Coleman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36032 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | Just a gigolo | Ross Colby | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36033 | 10-in. | 2/6/1931 | Yours and mine | Ross Colby | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36083 | 10-in. | 2/17/1931 | Broken-hearted waltz | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36084 | 10-in. | 2/17/1931 | Wabash moon | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36099 | 10-in. | 2/18/1931 | Under a roof in Paris | Brunswick Hour Orchestra [Louis Katzman's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36132 | 10-in. | 2/21/1931 | Ev’rything that’s nice belongs to you | Ross Colby ; Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36134 | 10-in. | 2/21/1931 | If you should ever need me (You’ll always find me here) | Ross Colby ; Owen Fallon and his Californians [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed May 10, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 10, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 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
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/78333726
MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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