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 201-225 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W401620 | 10-in. | 2/15/1929 | Carolina moon | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401621 | 10-in. | 2/15/1929 | If I had you | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401624 | 10-in. | 2/19/1929 | Carolina moon | Cruthers Brothers | Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401625 | 10-in. | 2/19/1929 | Wednesday night waltz | Cruthers Brothers | Male vocal duet, with instrumental accompaniment | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401675 | 10-in. | 2/28/1929 | Deep night | Smith Ballew ; Goofus Five | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401676 | 10-in. | 2/28/1929 | Dream train | Smith Ballew ; The New York Syncopators [Goofus Five] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401715 | 10-in. | 3/15/1929 | Mean to me | Smith Ballew ; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401716 | 10-in. | 3/15/1929 | Button up your overcoat | Smith Ballew ; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401717 | 10-in. | 3/15/1929 | I'll never ask for more | Smith Ballew ; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401734 | 10-in. | 3/22/1929 | The one that I love loves me | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401735 | 10-in. | 3/22/1929 | The wedding of the painted doll | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401736 | 10-in. | 3/22/1929 | The toymaker's dream | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401775 | 10-in. | 4/3/1929 | Lover, come back to me! | Dorsey Brothers Concert Orchestra ; Justin Ring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401776 | 10-in. | 4/3/1929 | Lover, come back to me! | Dorsey Brothers Concert Orchestra ; Justin Ring | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401783 | 10-in. | 4/4/1929 | My sin | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401784 | 10-in. | 4/4/1929 | I've got a feeling I'm falling | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401802 | 10-in. | 4/10/1929 | Wake up, chillun, wake up | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W401803 | 10-in. | 4/10/1929 | (You can't take away) The things that were made for love | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W401804 | 10-in. | 4/10/1929 | I kiss your hand, madame | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W401805 | 10-in. | 4/11/1929 | Garden in the rain | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401806 | 10-in. | 4/11/1929 | Some sweet day | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401809 | 10-in. | 4/17/1929 | Louise | Smith Ballew ; Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401810 | 10-in. | 4/17/1929 | Wait 'till you see "ma cherie" | Smith Ballew ; Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| OKeh | W401812 | 10-in. | 4/18/1929 | Lady divine | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| OKeh | W401813 | 10-in. | 4/18/1929 | Just another kiss | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 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
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