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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 (Results 426-450 of 1132 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor CVE-49213 12-in. 11/28/1928 The hurdy-gurdy man (Der Leiermann) John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-49214 12-in. 11/28/1928 Hark! Hark! The lark John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-49235 10-in. 12/6/1928 My inspiration is you Lewis James ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-49237 12-in. 12/6/1928 Holy night John McCormack ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Salon Group Tenor vocal solo, with vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-49259 10-in. 12/14/1928 A love tale of Alsace Lorraine Pennsylvanians ; Fred Waring Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio (takes 7-9); with male vocal solo (takes 1-6) vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-49900 10-in. 1/31/1929 My Scandinavian gal The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-50615 12-in. 2/21/1929 Festival Te Deum Trinity Choir Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with pipe organ vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-50616 12-in. 2/21/1929 Festival Te Deum Trinity Choir Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with pipe organ vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-50930 10-in. 3/12/1929 Josephita Lewis James ; Leo Reisman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-51105 10-in. 3/29/1929 Sleepy valley Eddie Dowling Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-51115 10-in. 4/2/1929 Rainbow man Eddie Dowling Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-51156 12-in. 4/10/1929 Gems from The new moon Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-51157 12-in. 4/10/1929 Gems from Whoopee Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-51212 10-in. 4/10/1929 Looking for love Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-51213 10-in. 4/10/1929 Christina Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-51680 10-in. 5/2/1929 Wake up! Chillun, wake up The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-51687 12-in. 5/6/1929 Gems from Follow thru Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-51924 12-in. 4/25/1929 Komm süsser Tod Hulda Lashanska Soprano vocal solo, with mixed vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-51925 12-in. 4/25/1929 Wiegenlied (Lullaby song) Hulda Lashanska Soprano vocal solo, with mixed vocal chorus and orchestra (takes 1 and 2); with orchestra (take 3) vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-51970 12-in. 5/3/1929 Gems from Hold everything Victor Light Opera Company Mixed vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BRC-53037 10-in. 4/20/1931 By the river Sainte Marie Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BRC-53038 10-in. 4/20/1931 Beautiful love Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BRC-53064 10-in. 4/28/1931 Hosanna The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BRC-53065 10-in. 4/28/1931 The king's horses (And the king's men) The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-53423 10-in. 5/21/1929 Ploddin' along The Revelers Male vocal quartet, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 426-450 of 1132 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 13, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 13 November 2024.

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