Kate Smith

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 101-104 of 104 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	38938	10-in.	11/1/1934	Let's give three cheers to love-1	Kate Smith	vocalist, soprano vocal
Decca	38939	10-in.	11/1/1934	When my ship comes in	Kate Smith	vocalist, soprano vocal
Decca	38940	10-in.	11/1/1934	I'm growing fonder of you	Kate Smith	vocalist, soprano vocal
Decca	38941	10-in.	11/1/1934	Stay as sweet as you are	Kate Smith	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 101-104 of 104 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Smith, Kate," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.

Smith, Kate. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104568.

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