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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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

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 leader, vocalist  
OKeh W401813 10-in. 4/18/1929 Just another kiss Smith Ballew Orchestra Jazz/dance band with male vocal solo leader, vocalist  
(Results 201-225 of 453 records)

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.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762

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