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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 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  
(Results 751-775 of 1132 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609

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