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 176-200 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W400812	10-in.	6/21/1928	Memories of France	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
OKeh	W400872	10-in.	7/16/1928	Was it a dream?	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet	vocalist
OKeh	W401162	10-in.	9/28/1928	Beggars of life	Lou Gold Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401164	10-in.	9/28/1928	Forever	Lou Gold Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401169	10-in.	9/29/1928	'Round evening	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401170	10-in.	9/29/1928	Out of the dawn	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401385	10-in.	11/21/1928	Sally of my dreams	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401386	10-in.	11/21/1928	She's funny that way	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal quartet	vocalist
OKeh	W401387	10-in.	11/21/1928	Cross roads	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401412	10-in.	11/28/1928	A love tale of Alsace Lorraine	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist
OKeh	W401413	10-in.	11/28/1928	How about me?	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist
OKeh	W401535	10-in.	1/16/1929	Let's sit and talk about you	Louisville Rhythm Kings [Ben Pollack Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401558	10-in.	1/25/1929	Shout Hallelujah! 'Cause I'm home	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401559	10-in.	1/25/1929	In a great big way	Louisville Rhythm Kings [Ben Pollack Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	vocalist
OKeh	W401573	10-in.	1/31/1929	Carolina moon	Southern Melody Artists [Lanin's Famous Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401574	10-in.	1/31/1929	My Angeline	Justin Ring's OKeh Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401575	10-in.	1/31/1929	Dear when I met you	Southern Melody Artists [Justin Ring's OKeh Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401580	10-in.	2/1/1929	A precious little thing called love	Smith Ballew ; Detroiters ; Milt Shaw	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401581	10-in.	2/1/1929	Mia bella rosa	Smith Ballew ; Detroiters ; Milt Shaw	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401582	10-in.	2/1/1929	Sweethearts on parade	Frank Ferera’s Trio	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401583	10-in.	2/1/1929	Carolina moon	Frank Ferera’s Trio	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401584	10-in.	1/2/1929	That's the good old sunny South	Smith Ballew ; New Yorkers ; Joe Venuti	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401585	10-in.	1/2/1929	Weary river	Smith Ballew ; New Yorkers ; Joe Venuti	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401592	10-in.	2/4/1929	That's how I feel about you	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W401593	10-in.	2/4/1929	I'll get by (As long as I have you)	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist

(Results 176-200 of 453 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.

Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.

"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.