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 151-175 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W151701	10-in.	7/23/1931	What is it?	Smith Ballew and his Piping Rock Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W151777	10-in.	9/10/1931	If I didn't have you	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151778	10-in.	9/10/1931	As time goes by	Columbians [Fred Rich Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151779	10-in.	9/10/1931	I'm just a dancing sweetheart	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151780	10-in.	9/10/1931	Kiss me goodnight, not goodbye	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151794	10-in.	9/18/1931	Not that I care	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151795	10-in.	9/18/1931	Help yourself to happiness	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151796	10-in.	9/18/1931	Love letters in the sand	The Radiolites	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151797	10-in.	9/18/1931	I don't know why	The Radiolites	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W151812	10-in.	9/25/1931	Time on my hands (You in my arms)	Smith Ballew and his Piping Rock Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W151813	10-in.	9/25/1931	You call it madness (But I call it love)	Smith Ballew and his Piping Rock Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Columbia	W152304	10-in.	9/22/1932	Isn't it romantic?	Harold Stern and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W152305	10-in.	9/22/1932	Love me to-night	Harold Stern and his Orchestra ; Bill Smih	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W152307	10-in.	9/22/1932	You'll always be the same, sweetheart	Harold Stern and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W351011	10-in.	4/22/1931	Now you're in my arms	Chester Leighton and his Sophomores [Selvin's Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W351012	10-in.	4/22/1931	Rocky Mountain lullaby	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W351013	10-in.	4/22/1931	When the moon comes over the mountain	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal duet	vocalist
Columbia	W351014	10-in.	4/22/1931	Star dust	Chester Leighton and his Sophomores [Selvin's Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	351064	10-in.	7/23/1931	Slow but sure	Jerry Fenwyck and his Orchestra [Smith Ballew Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	351078	10-in.	7/23/1931	Sweet summer breeze	Jerry Fenwyck and his Orchestra [Smith Ballew Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W351140	10-in.	12/7/1931	By the sycamore tree	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W351141	10-in.	12/7/1931	I wouldn't change you for the world	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W351142	10-in.	12/7/1931	Save the last dance for me	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W351146	10-in.	12/31/1931	One more kiss then goodnight	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	W351147	10-in.	12/31/1931	Too late	Selvin’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist

(Results 151-175 of 453 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.

Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.

"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.