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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 1101-1125 of 1132 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 8451 10-in. 5/11/1922 Fancies Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8474 10-in. 5/31/1922 Who knows? Lewis James Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8476 10-in. 6/5/1922 Silver threads among the gold Walter Scanlan Vocal solo (tenor) and mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8489 10-in. 6/13/1922 Mary, dear (Some day we will meet again) Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8530 10-in. 7/12/1922 Duna Lewis James Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8587 10-in. 9/13/1922 While the years roll by Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8622 10-in. 10/6/1922 Then comes the dawning Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8643 10-in. 10/26/1922 What does it matter who was wrong Lewis James ; Elizabeth Spencer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8936 10-in. 4/19/1923 Come back Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 8967 10-in. 5/9/1923 Daddy's wonderful pal Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9012 10-in. 6/6/1923 The kingdom within your eyes Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9071 10-in. 7/12/1923 The life of a rose Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9086 10-in. 7/18/1923 Ten thousand years from now Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9102 10-in. 7/28/1923 Wonder if she's lonely, too Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9122 10-in. 8/23/1923 Mother Goose songs no. 1 Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9127 10-in. 8/28/1923 Mother Goose songs no. 2 Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9134 10-in. 8/31/1923 Just one more waltz before we part for old time's sake Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9170 10-in. 9/20/1923 My mother's prayer Lewis James Tenor vocal solo and mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9179 10-in. 9/27/1923 Songs of the birds John F. Burckhardt ; Lewis James Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9218 10-in. 10/23/1923 Why must my pal grow old? Lewis James Male vocal solo and mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9242 10-in. 11/8/1923 Mother Goose songs no. 3 Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9243 10-in. 11/8/1923 Mother Goose songs no. 4 Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9320 10-in. 1/4/1924 Down the road to yesterday Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9345 10-in. 1/25/1924 Appear, love, at thy window Lewis James Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 9368 10-in. 2/7/1924 School day sweethearts Lewis James Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1101-1125 of 1132 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 12, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.

"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 12 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

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