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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 951-975 of 1132 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh 73594 Not documented Sept. 1925 [Unknown title(s)] Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73595 10-in. Sept. 1925 I want another chance with you Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73719 10-in. Oct. 1925 Summer nights Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio and bird and bell effects vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73720 10-in. Oct. 1925 Alone at last Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73729 10-in. Oct. 1925 June brought the roses Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73730 10-in. Oct. 1925 If love were all Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73745 10-in. Nov. 1925 Brown eyes, why are you blue? Justin Ring Trio ; Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73746 10-in. Nov. 1925 Mother me, Tennessee Justin Ring Trio ; Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73766 10-in. Nov. 1925 Paddlin' Madelin' home Hotel Pennsylvania Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez ; Bruce Wallace Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73815 10-in. Dec. 1925 Sleepy time gal Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73847 10-in. Dec. 1925 Dream pal Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73848 10-in. Dec. 1925 The lonesomest girl in town Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73922 10-in. Jan. 1926 Lullaby Lane Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73923 10-in. Jan. 1926 I wish I'd been satisfied with Mary Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73955 10-in. Jan. 1926 Too many parties Justin Ring Trio ; Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73956 10-in. Jan. 1926 Mike Justin Ring Trio ; Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73996 10-in. Feb. 1926 Just a cottage small Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 73997 10-in. Feb. 1926 Always Justin Ring Trio ; Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 74006 10-in. Feb. 1926 I never knew how wonderful you were Justin Ring Trio ; Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 74007 10-in. Feb. 1926 Don't be afraid to come home Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 74020 10-in. Feb. 1926 That certain feeling Casa Lopez Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez ; Bruce Wallace Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 74021 10-in. Feb. 1926 Dorothy Casa Lopez Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez ; Bruce Wallace Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 74106 10-in. Apr. 1926 Gone Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 74107 10-in. Apr. 1926 I don't want the world (All I want is you) Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh 80032 10-in. 5/7/1926 Aloma Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental quintet (Hawaiian) vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 951-975 of 1132 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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

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