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 401-425 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E36135 | 10-in. | 2/21/1931 | Got the bench—got the park (But I haven’t got you) | Ross Colby ; Ralph Bennett and his Seven Aces (All Eleven of 'Em) [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36136 | 10-in. | 2/21/1931 | Honeymoon parade | Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36137 | 10-in. | 2/21/1931 | Soldier on the shelf | Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36195 | 10-in. | 2/27/1931 | I surrender, dear | Ross Colby | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36196 | 10-in. | 2/27/1931 | Wabash moon | Ross Colby | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36313 | 10-in. | 3/13/1931 | Elizabeth | Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Emil Coleman Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36314 | 10-in. | 3/13/1931 | Oh, Donna Clara | Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Emil Coleman Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36438 | 10-in. | 4/2/1931 | Poor kid | Ross Colby ; Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36439 | 10-in. | 4/2/1931 | Goodnight, sweet dreams | Ross Colby ; Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36440 | 10-in. | 4/2/1931 | You don’t know what you’re doin’ | Ross Colby ; Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36458 | 10-in. | 4/11/1931 | Beautiful love | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36459 | 10-in. | 4/11/1931 | After the dance (The bells ding-dong) | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36460 | 10-in. | 4/11/1931 | Have you forgotten? | Colonial Club Orchestra [Regent Club Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36512 | 10-in. | 3/26/1931 | By the River Sainte Marie | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36514 | 10-in. | 3/26/1931 | The waltz you saved for me | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36515 | 10-in. | 3/26/1931 | Broken-hearted waltz | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36669 | 10-in. | 4/29/1931 | Yours is my heart alone | The Brunswick Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] ; Victor Young | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36671 | 10-in. | 4/29/1931 | Have you forgotten? | The Brunswick Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] ; Victor Young | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36672 | 10-in. | 4/29/1931 | Beautiful love | Regent Club Orchestra [Victor Young Orchestra] ; Victor Young | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36676 | 10-in. | 4/30/1931 | My cradle sweetheart | Castlewood Marimba Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36677 | 10-in. | 4/30/1931 | Rock me in a cradle of Kalua | Castlewood Marimba Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36682 | 10-in. | 5/5/1931 | My cradle sweetheart | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36683 | 10-in. | 5/5/1931 | Rock me in a cradle of Kalua | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36684 | 10-in. | 5/5/1931 | Rocky Mountain lullaby | Roy Smeck Vitaphone Trio | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36701 | 10-in. | 5/19/1931 | Two little, blue little eyes | Art Kahn Orchestra ; Ross Colby | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 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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