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 276-300 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W403199	10-in.	10/28/1929	Lady Luck	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403200	10-in.	10/28/1929	My love parade	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
OKeh	W403255	10-in.	11/12/1929	My fate is in your hands	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist
OKeh	W403256	10-in.	11/12/1929	I'll close my eyes to the rest of the world	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W403525	10-in.	12/18/1929	The shepherd's serenade	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403526	10-in.	12/18/1929	Charming	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403527	10-in.	12/18/1929	I'm following you	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
OKeh	W403583	10-in.	1/4/1930	I'm following you!	Arthur Schutt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403584	10-in.	1/4/1930	Have a little faith in me	Arthur Schutt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403585	10-in.	1/4/1930	Crying for the Carolines	Arthur Schutt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403632	10-in.	1/16/1930	If I were king	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
OKeh	W403633	10-in.	1/16/1930	The language of love	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403634	10-in.	1/16/1930	Funny, dear, what love can do	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403655	10-in.	1/21/1930	Singing a vagabond song	Ed Kirkeby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403656	10-in.	1/21/1930	Beside an open fireplace	Ed Loyd and his Orchestra [Ed Kirkeby Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403657	10-in.	1/21/1930	There's danger in your eyes, chérie	Ed Kirkeby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403738	10-in.	2/5/1930	Congratulations	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W403739	10-in.	2/5/1930	What do I care	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W403769	10-in.	2/25/1930	When I'm looking at you	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403770	10-in.	2/25/1930	Mona	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W403772	10-in.	2/25/1930	Sing, you sinners	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403773	10-in.	2/25/1930	In my little hope chest	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
OKeh	W403774	10-in.	2/25/1930	We'll build a little world of our own	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403819	10-in.	3/4/1930	Alone with my dreams	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W403820	10-in.	3/4/1930	Where the golden daffodils grow	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader

(Results 276-300 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.