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 576-600 of 1132 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 78095 | 10-in. | 10/3/1918 | The monkey-man | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78125 | 10-in. | 10/17/1918 | Sundown in Birdland | Sibyl Sanderson Fagan | Whistling solo, with male vocal solo and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78140 | 10-in. | 10/22/1918 | I'm glad I can make you cry | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78190 | 10-in. | 12/2/1918 | Have a smile (for everyone you meet and they will have a smile for you) | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78282 | 10-in. | 2/1/1919 | Don't cry Frenchy, don't cry | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78283 | 10-in. | 2/1/1919 | I can't see the good in good-bye | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78585 | 10-in. | 7/21/1919 | Golden gate | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78628 | 10-in. | 9/9/1919 | I am climbing mountains | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78629 | 10-in. | 9/9/1919 | On the dreamy Amazon | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78651 | 10-in. | 9/13/1919 | Out of a clear sky | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78696 | 10-in. | 9/26/1919 | I never knew that I loved you (Until there was somebody else) | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78709 | 10-in. | 9/28/1919 | Lullaby time | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78732 | 10-in. | 10/11/1919 | I'm like a ship without a sail | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78748 | 10-in. | 10/21/1919 | Everyone was meant for someone | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78754 | 10-in. | 10/22/1919 | Rings | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78820 | 10-in. | 11/20/1919 | Just like the rose | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78825 | 10-in. | 11/22/1919 | Now I know | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78890 | 10-in. | 12/23/1919 | Venetian moon | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78894 | 10-in. | 12/26/1919 | When the harvest moon is shining | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78966 | 10-in. | 2/9/1920 | Daddy, you've been a mother to me | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78988 | 10-in. | 2/20/1920 | I'm always falling in love with the other fellow's girl | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 78993 | 10-in. | 2/21/1920 | Mother's hands | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 79015 | 10-in. | 3/3/1920 | Hiawatha's melody of love | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 79016 | 10-in. | 3/3/1920 | Underneath the southern skies | Charles Harrison ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 79079 | 10-in. | 3/26/1920 | Tired of me | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 14, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 14 November 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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LCNAR: James, Lewis, 1892-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93019265
Wikidata: Lewis James - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6536732
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/14342676
MusicBrainz: Lewis James - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1370de4a-3d1a-4379-bf9a-9b0f7b5f8b37
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