Columbia matrix W151592. Makin' faces at the man in the moon / Smith Ballew Orchestra
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| Makin' faces at the man in the moon (Primary title) | Disc label |
| Fox trot (Title descriptor) | Disc label |
| Contándole mis penas a la luna (Parallel (translated) title) | Disc label |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Al Hoffman (lyricist) | |
| Kate Smith (lyricist) | |
| Max Rich (composer) | |
| Composer information source: Disc label; U.S. Copyright Office files. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| Smith Ballew Orchestra (Musical group) | |
| Smith Ballew (vocalist) | |
| Smith Ballew (leader) | |
- Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
- Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
- Language: English
- Master Size: 10-in.
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9/1931 New York, New York | 1 | Unknown | ||
| 6/9/1931 New York, New York | 2 | Master | Columbia 2479-D | |
| 6/9/1931 New York, New York | 3 | Master | Columbia 2479-D |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Columbia matrix W151592. Makin' faces at the man in the moon / Smith Ballew Orchestra," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000041089/W151592-Makin_faces_at_the_man_in_the_moon.
Columbia matrix W151592. Makin' faces at the man in the moon / Smith Ballew Orchestra. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000041089/W151592-Makin_faces_at_the_man_in_the_moon.
"Columbia matrix W151592. Makin' faces at the man in the moon / Smith Ballew Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.
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