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Lewis James

Lewis Lyman James (July 27, 1892 – February 19, 1959) was a vocalist and among the most active of recording artists in the United States from 1917 through much of the 1930s. He was a member of The Shannon Four, The Revelers, and The Criterion Trio. He had many Top Ten hits during that time, including "My Baby Boy", "Till We Meet Again", "What'll I Do", "All Alone)" and "Pal of My Cradle Days", among others.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 29, 1892 (Scio Township), Died February 19, 1959 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, speaker, vocalist

Notes: Also sings in bass range.

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

Recordings (Results 226-250 of 1132 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-33980 10-in. 12/10/1925 Song of the vagabonds Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-33981 12-in. 12/10/1925 Gems from Princess Flavia Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-33982 12-in. 12/11/1925 Gems from Merry-merry Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-34011 12-in. 12/9/1925 Gems from Dearest enemy Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34273 10-in. 1/15/1926 Irene Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34290 10-in. 1/21/1926 Just around the corner Shannon Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34291 10-in. 1/21/1926 Let me call you sweetheart (I'm in love with you) Shannon Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34300 10-in. 1/6/1926 Where is my Rose of Waikiki The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with ukulele and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34360 10-in. 1/26/1926 Don't wait too long The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34513 10-in. 1/29/1926 Too many parties and too many pals Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-34523 12-in. 2/3/1926 Gems from Cocoanuts Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34524 10-in. 2/4/1926 Song of the flame Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34525 10-in. 2/4/1926 Cossack love song Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-34614 12-in. 2/12/1926 Gems from Tip-toes The Revelers Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with 2 pianos vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34615 10-in. 2/12/1926 Just around the corner The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34641 10-in. 2/23/1926 Pretty little baby International Novelty Orchestra Orchestra, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34650 10-in. 2/25/1926 Swinging on the gate The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34685 10-in. 3/8/1926 The roses brought me you Edwin J. McEnelly Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34686 10-in. 3/8/1926 Moonlight in Mandalay Edwin J. McEnelly Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34691 10-in. 3/9/1926 The dearest spot is home Della Baker ; Lewis James Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34699 10-in. 3/17/1926 Tentin' down in Tennessee The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34916 10-in. 2/24/1926 I never knew how wonderful you were (Till I lost you wonderful one) Franklyn Baur ; Lewis James Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-34917 10-in. 2/24/1926 Someone to love Franklyn Baur ; Lewis James Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-35202 10-in. 3/15/1926 Little mother of mine Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-35241 10-in. 3/25/1926 No foolin' Paul Whiteman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 226-250 of 1132 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

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

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