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 326-350 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W404513	10-in.	10/28/1930	I'll be blue, just thinking of you	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio	vocalist
OKeh	W404555	10-in.	11/19/1930	Cheerful little earful	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W404556	10-in.	11/19/1930	Baby's birthday party	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W404557	10-in.	11/19/1930	The wedding of the birds	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W404558	10-in.	11/19/1930	The little things in life	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W404559	10-in.	11/19/1930	I'm tickled pink with a blue-eyed baby	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W490017	10-in.	12/18/1929	The shepherd's serenade	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
OKeh	W490018	10-in.	12/18/1929	Charming	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
OKeh	W490034	10-in.	1/16/1930	The language of love	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
OKeh	W490040	10-in.	2/25/1930	We'll build a little world of our own	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
OKeh	W490044	10-in.	3/4/1930	Alone with my dreams	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
OKeh	W490045	10-in.	3/4/1930	Where the golden daffodils grow	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
OKeh	W490046	10-in.	3/4/1930	So sympathetic	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E28370	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	Happy days and lonely nights	Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28371	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	[Unknown title(s)]	Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28372	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	When summer is gone	Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28376	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	Come on, baby!	The Park Inn Good Timers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28379	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	Sweet dreams	The Park Inn Good Timers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28384	10-in.	Oct. 1928	I’ll get by (As long as I have you)	The Park Inn Good Timers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28601	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	Was it a dream?	Lanin's Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28602	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	My window of dreams	Lanin's Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28603	10-in.	approximately Oct. 1928	I’m sorry, Sally	Lanin's Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28618	10-in.	approximately Nov. 1928	She’s one sweet show girl	Tex Brewster's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28619	10-in.	approximately Nov. 1928	You’re wonderful	Tex Brewster's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Brunswick	E28620	10-in.	approximately Nov. 1928	Flower of love	Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist

(Results 326-350 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.