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 751-775 of 1132 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W143372 | 10-in. | 1/31/1927 | Lazy river (Flowing to the Southland) | The Cavaliers ; Lewis James ; Elliott Shaw | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143373 | 10-in. | 1/31/1927 | That saxophone waltz | The Cavaliers ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143394 | 10-in. | 2/4/1927 | You're the one for me | Lewis James ; Paul Ash Orchestra ; Gladys Rice | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143492 | 10-in. | 2/17/1927 | Mine | Lewis James ; Harold Leonard ; Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143497 | 10-in. | 2/18/1927 | Your land and my land | Columbia Male Chorus | Male vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143580 | 10-in. | 3/4/1927 | The far-away bells | Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143585 | 10-in. | 3/4/1927 | Wear your Sunday smile | Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143648 | 10-in. | 3/14/1927 | So blue | Lewis James ; The Sterling Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143649 | 10-in. | 3/14/1927 | Yesterday | Lewis James ; The Sterling Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143713 | 10-in. | 3/26/1927 | That little something | Columbians ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143991 | 10-in. | 4/19/1927 | Dear eyes that haunt me | Columbians ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W143992 | 10-in. | 4/20/1927 | Your land my land | Columbians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144072 | 10-in. | 5/2/1927 | Dream girl of Pi K. A. | Eddie Thomas’ Collegians [Columbians] ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144099 | 10-in. | 5/6/1927 | Hallelujah! | Crescent Trio | Male vocal trio, with guitar and piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144110 | 10-in. | 5/9/1927 | Russian lullaby | Lewis James ; Harold Leonard ; Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144113 | 10-in. | 5/9/1927 | When you're in love | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144114 | 10-in. | 5/9/1927 | Just an ivy covered shack | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144172 | 10-in. | 5/19/1927 | The Mississippi flood song | Arthur Baker ; George Wilson | Male vocal duet, with piano and organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144178 | 10-in. | 5/19/1927 | Close the shutters, Willie's dead | Arthur Baker ; George Wilson | Male vocal duet, with piano and organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144581 | 10-in. | 8/29/1927 | Sailin' on | Columbians ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144582 | 10-in. | 8/29/1927 | There must be someone somewhere (Waiting for me) | Columbians ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144617 | 10-in. | 9/2/1927 | The varsity drag | Franklyn Baur ; Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra ; Elliott Shaw | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144618 | 10-in. | 9/2/1927 | Broadway | Cass Hagan ; Lewis James ; Park Central Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144651 | 10-in. | 9/9/1927 | My blue heaven | Don Voorhees Orchestra ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | W144652 | 10-in. | 9/9/1927 | A shady tree | Ideal Serenaders ; Lewis James | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | 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.
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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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