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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 1076-1100 of 1132 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 7873 10-in. 3/29/1921 The last little mile is the longest (When you're longing for home sweet home) Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 7907 10-in. 4/12/1921 Love me Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 7908 10-in. 4/12/1921 Love sends a little gift of roses Lewis James Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 7924 10-in. 4/19/1921 House o' dreams Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 7947 10-in. 4/28/1921 Fare thee well, love (Fare thee well) Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 7973 10-in. 5/10/1921 Where the lazy Mississippi flows Charles Hart ; Lewis James Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8015 10-in. 5/24/1921 The last waltz Lewis James ; Betsy Lane Shepherd Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8026 10-in. 5/26/1921 Under the May moon Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8058 10-in. 6/9/1921 If shamrocks grew along the Swanee shore Charles Hart ; Lewis James Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8125 10-in. 7/12/1921 Remember the rose Lewis James ; Betsy Lane Shepherd Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8170 10-in. 8/4/1921 My little sister Mary Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8273 10-in. 10/31/1921 If you like me like I like you Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8300 10-in. 11/23/1921 When shall we meet again Lewis James ; Gladys Rice Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8316 10-in. 12/13/1921 Tomorrow Land Charles Hart ; Lewis James Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8317 10-in. 12/13/1921 You remind me of one who reminds me of you Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8322 10-in. 12/19/1921 Where my caravan has rested Lewis James Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8327 10-in. 12/30/1921 Play that "Song of India" again Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8340 10-in. 1/12/1922 Up in the clouds Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8356 10-in. 1/31/1922 Another waltz Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8369 10-in. 2/20/1922 Indiana lullaby Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8393 10-in. 3/24/1922 The pilgrim of love Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8396 10-in. 3/27/1922 There's silver in your hair (But there's gold within your heart) Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8424 10-in. 4/14/1922 Look down, dear eyes Lewis James Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8434 10-in. 4/27/1922 Only a smile Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8436 10-in. 4/28/1922 London Bridge is falling down (On the isle of childhood dreams) Lewis James ; Betsy Lane Shepherd Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1076-1100 of 1132 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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

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