Kate Smith

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Kate Smith

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American contralto. Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith is well known for her renditions of "God Bless America" and "When the Moon Comes over the Mountain". She became known as The Songbird of the South because of her tremendous popularity during World War II.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 1, 1907 (Greenville), Died June 17, 1986 (Raleigh)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1939

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, songwriter, lyricist, vocalist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 104 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W142886	10-in.	10/28/1926	Jersey walk	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W143476	10-in.	2/14/1927	One sweet letter from you	Charleston Chasers ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W143477	10-in.	2/14/1927	I'm gonna meet my sweetie now	Charleston Chasers ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W144233	10-in.	5/26/1927	In the evening	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W144234	10-in.	5/26/1927	Just another day wasted away (Waiting for you)	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W144522	10-in.	7/28/1927	Worryin'	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W144523	10-in.	7/28/1927	A little smile, a little kiss	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W144524	10-in.	7/28/1927	Clementine (From New Orleans)	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]148806	10-in.	7/12/1929	He's a good man to have around	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]148807	10-in.	7/12/1929	Maybe—who knows?	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]148937	10-in.	8/27/1929	Moanin' low	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]148938	10-in.	8/27/1929	Waiting at the end of the road	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]149457	10-in.	11/1/1929	I may be wrong, but I think you're wonderful!	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]149458	10-in.	11/1/1929	Love (Your spell is everywhere)	Harmonians ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]149651	10-in.	11/29/1929	Chant of the jungle	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]149652	10-in.	11/29/1929	That wonderful something (Is love)	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W149722	10-in.	12/13/1929	St. Louis blues	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W149723	10-in.	12/13/1929	Frankie and Johnny	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]150447	10-in.	5/20/1930	Sharing	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]150448	10-in.	5/20/1930	Dancing with tears in my eyes	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W150631	10-in.	7/8/1930	Don't let me hold you, baby mine	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]150632	10-in.	7/8/1930	I don't want mind walkin' in the rain (When I'm walkin' in the rain with you)	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]150633	10-in.	7/8/1930	Swingin' in a hammock	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	W150634	10-in.	7/8/1930	You'll be coming back to me	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	[W]150835	10-in.	9/23/1930	Maybe it's love	Kate Smith	Female vocal solo	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 26-50 of 104 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Smith, Kate," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.

Smith, Kate. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.

"Smith, Kate." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.