Smith Ballew

Smith Ballew

Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902 – May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 21, 1902 (Palestine), Died May 2, 1984 (Longview)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1937

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, leader, director, lyricist, Musical group

Notes: Used several pseudonyms, including Buddy Blue, Billy Smith, and Charles Roberts. The pseudonym, Arthur Terry, was used by both Seger Ellis and Smith Ballew.

Recordings (Results 226-250 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W401814	10-in.	4/18/1929	Blue Hawaii	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W401840	10-in.	4/30/1929	No one can take your place	Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401844	10-in.	5/1/1929	Evangeline	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W401845	10-in.	5/1/1929	Honey	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W401846	10-in.	5/2/1929	I'm in seventh heaven	Smith Ballew ; New Yorkers [Joe Venuti] ; Joe Venuti	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401847	10-in.	5/2/1929	Little pal	Smith Ballew ; New Yorkers [Joe Venuti] ; Joe Venuti	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401854	10-in.	5/3/1929	Nobody's fault but your own	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W401891	10-in.	5/15/1929	I'm still caring	Smith Ballew Trio	Male vocal solo, with guitars	Musical group, vocalist
OKeh	W401892	10-in.	5/15/1929	Huggable, kissable you	Smith Ballew ; Hawaiian Novelty Trio	Male vocal solo, with guitars	Musical group, vocalist
OKeh	W401896	10-in.	5/17/1929	Now I'm in love	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401897	10-in.	5/17/1929	When my dreams come true	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401898	10-in.	5/17/1929	This is heaven	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401952	10-in.	5/21/1929	Nobody but you	Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401953	10-in.	5/21/1929	Gotta feelin' for you	Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401962	10-in.	5/22/1929	Reaching for someone, and not finding anyone there	Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401994	10-in.	5/31/1929	S'posin'	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W401995	10-in.	5/31/1929	Hittin' the ceiling	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
OKeh	W401996	10-in.	5/31/1929	Sing a little love song	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W402468	10-in.	6/25/1929	I'll always be in love with you	Roy Smeck’s Trio	Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W402469	10-in.	6/25/1929	Honey	Roy Smeck’s Trio	Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W402471	10-in.	6/27/1929	Pagan love song	Frank Ferera’s Trio	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian), with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W402482	10-in.	6/28/1929	I'm just a vagabond lover	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W402483	10-in.	6/28/1929	I'll always be in love with you (Theme song of "Syncopation")	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W402527	10-in.	7/11/1929	Ich liebe dich	Andy Sannella Novelty Salon Orchestra ; Smith Ballew	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W402528	10-in.	7/11/1929	At close of day	Andy Sannella Novelty Salon Orchestra ; Smith Ballew	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist

(Results 226-250 of 453 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.

Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.

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