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 626-650 of 1132 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 80827 | 10-in. | 2/2/1923 | Southern medley | Harry Reser ; Shannon Four | Male vocal quartet, with banjo and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 80964 | 10-in. | 4/13/1923 | Face to face | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 80973 | 10-in. | 4/16/1923 | Little pal of long ago | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81008 | 10-in. | 5/11/1923 | When all the world forgets you | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81089 | 10-in. | 6/18/1923 | Who's sorry now? | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81090 | 10-in. | 6/18/1923 | Sweet pal | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81239 | 10-in. | 9/26/1923 | You didn't care when you broke my heart | Charles Hart ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81240 | 10-in. | 9/26/1923 | I wish I had someone to cry over me | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81258 | 10-in. | 10/3/1923 | Jesus, lover of my soul | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81284 | 10-in. | 10/16/1923 | Wonderful one | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81328 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | I love you | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81329 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | Marcheta | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81370 | 10-in. | 11/27/1923 | Shinbone Alley | Harry C. Browne ; Shannon Four | Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81371 | 10-in. | 11/27/1923 | Marsa' Joe | Harry C. Browne ; Shannon Four | Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81408 | 10-in. | 12/11/1923 | When clouds have vanished and skies are blue | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81418 | 10-in. | 12/15/1923 | If the rest of the world don't want you | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81419 | 10-in. | 12/15/1923 | It's a man ev'ry time, it’s a man | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81439 | 10-in. | 12/27/1923 | Pal of my dreams | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81485 | 10-in. | 1/14/1924 | Dream daddy | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81486 | 10-in. | 1/14/1924 | Sleep | Franklyn Baur ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81499 | 10-in. | 1/23/1924 | It's not the first time you left me | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81525 | 10-in. | 2/2/1924 | Mr. Radio Man | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81579 | 10-in. | 2/20/1924 | London Bridge is falling down on the Isle of Childhood Dreams | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81594 | 10-in. | 3/1/1924 | You're in love with everyone | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 81595 | 10-in. | 3/1/1924 | You left me out in the rain | 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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