Smith Ballew

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.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W148865	10-in.	8/12/1929	Song of Siberia	The Knickerbockers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W148866	10-in.	8/12/1929	Song of the blues	The Knickerbockers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W148877	10-in.	8/14/1929	Sweetheart's holiday	Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W148878	10-in.	8/14/1929	Huggable kissable you	Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W148984	10-in.	9/7/1929	The web of love	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W148987	10-in.	9/7/1929	I'm in love with you	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W148988	10-in.	9/10/1929	Bottoms up	Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
Columbia	W148989	10-in.	9/10/1929	Bigger and better than ever	Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
Columbia	W149000	10-in.	9/13/1929	True blue Lou	Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149001	10-in.	9/13/1929	There's too many eyes that "wanna" make eyes at two pretty eyes I love	Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149049	10-in.	9/25/1929	Sunny side up	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149050	10-in.	9/25/1929	Love (Your spell is everywhere)	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149051	10-in.	9/25/1929	I came to you	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149052	10-in.	9/25/1929	Dance away the night	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149079	10-in.	10/1/1929	From now on	The Knickerbockers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149080	10-in.	10/2/1929	My love parade	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149081	10-in.	10/2/1929	Dream lover	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149082	10-in.	10/2/1929	You've made me happy today	The Knickerbockers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149132	10-in.	10/11/1929	My strongest weakness is you	Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149133	10-in.	10/11/1929	My sweeter than sweet	Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149175	10-in.	10/23/1929	Only love is real	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149176	10-in.	10/23/1929	The woman in the shoe	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149185	10-in.	10/26/1929	Don't ever leave me!	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149188	10-in.	10/26/1929	Here am I	Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149447	10-in.	11/20/1929	Sittin' on a doorstep	Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist