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 76-100 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W149448	10-in.	11/20/1929	You came, I saw, you conquered me	Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
Columbia	W149453	10-in.	10/30/1929	Lucky me—lovable you	Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	vocalist
Columbia	W149466	10-in.	11/2/1929	What is life without love?	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149467	10-in.	11/2/1929	To be forgotten	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149498	10-in.	11/27/1929	Alone in the rain	Ipana Troubadours	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149499	10-in.	11/27/1929	Molly	Ipana Troubadours	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149616	10-in.	12/24/1929	If love were all	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149617	10-in.	12/24/1929	I'll see you again	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149626	10-in.	12/28/1929	Doughboy's lullaby	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149627	10-in.	12/28/1929	Romance	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149697	10-in.	12/7/1929	The shepherd's serenade	Smith Ballew ; Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149698	10-in.	12/7/1929	Charming	Smith Ballew ; Ben Selvin and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149711	10-in.	12/11/1929	Why do you suppose?	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149712	10-in.	12/11/1929	Do ya love me? (Just a tiny bit, do ya?)	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149741	10-in.	1/8/1930	Under a Texas moon	Hotel Biltmore Music ; Bert Lown	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
Columbia	[W]149742	10-in.	1/8/1930	If I were king	Hotel Biltmore Music ; Bert Lown ; Frank Smith	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149780	10-in.	1/17/1930	My Hawaiian isles	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149781	10-in.	1/17/1930	My Hawaiian souvenir	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149920	10-in.	1/27/1930	Thank your father	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W149991	10-in.	2/14/1930	(Up on top of a rainbow) Sweepin' the clouds away	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150035	10-in.	2/27/1930	I never dreamt (You'd fall in love with me)	Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150036	10-in.	2/27/1930	Hangin' on the garden gate (Sayin' "good-night")	Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150054	10-in.	3/3/1930	(Across the breakfast table) Looking at you	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150055	10-in.	3/3/1930	Let me sing and I'm happy	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W150085	10-in.	3/13/1930	Reminiscing	The Columbia Photo Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist