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 426-450 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E36728 | 10-in. | 5/24/1931 | It’s the darn’dest thing | Red Nichols Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36729 | 10-in. | 5/24/1931 | Singin’ the blues | Red Nichols Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36730 | 10-in. | 5/24/1931 | Love is like that (What can you do?) | Red Nichols Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36846 | 10-in. | 6/4/1931 | (Yoo-hoo-hoo I’ll call to you) Under your window tonight | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36848 | 10-in. | 6/4/1931 | At your command | Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36850 | 10-in. | 6/4/1931 | How the time can fly (Whenever I’m with you) | Sleepy Hall and his Collegians [Fred Rich Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36855 | 10-in. | 6/11/1931 | Slow but sure | Red Nichols Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36856 | 10-in. | 6/11/1931 | Little girl | Red Nichols Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36857 | 10-in. | 6/11/1931 | How the time can fly (When I’m with you) | Red Nichols Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37198 | 10-in. | 9/14/1931 | I don’t know why (I just do) | Benny Krueger’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37199 | 10-in. | 9/14/1931 | I idolize my baby’s eyes | Benny Krueger’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37276 | 10-in. | 9/29/1931 | I wouldn’t change you for the world | Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37277 | 10-in. | 9/29/1931 | Concentratin’ (On you) | Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37278 | 10-in. | 9/29/1931 | Let’s drift away on Dreamer’s Bay | Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37279 | 10-in. | 9/29/1931 | It’s love | Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37358 | 10-in. | 11/19/1931 | Save the last dance for me | Regent Club Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37359 | 10-in. | 11/19/1931 | A rose and a kiss | Regent Club Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37374 | 10-in. | 11/24/1931 | Pagan moon | Abe Lyman's California Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37425 | 10-in. | 11/24/1931 | I wonder who’s under the moon with you tonight | Abe Lyman's California Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37426 | 10-in. | 11/24/1931 | You try somebody else | Abe Lyman's California Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37447 | 10-in. | 12/7/1931 | R you list’nin’? | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and recitation | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E37448 | 10-in. | 12/7/1931 | Tell me with a love song | Jacques Renard Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E35172-E35173 | 10-in. | 1/16/1931 | Two hearts in waltz time | Bob Haring Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36702-E36703 | 10-in. | 5/19/1931 | Building a home for you | Art Kahn Orchestra ; Ross Colby | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | vocalist | |
| Decca | DLA 1107 | 10-in. | 11/29/1937 | Stars over the desert | Smith Ballew | 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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