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.
See Also: Smith Ballew Orchestra
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W148865 | 10-in. | 8/12/1929 | Song of Siberia | The Knickerbockers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148866 | 10-in. | 8/12/1929 | Song of the blues | The Knickerbockers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148877 | 10-in. | 8/14/1929 | Sweetheart's holiday | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148878 | 10-in. | 8/14/1929 | Huggable kissable you | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148984 | 10-in. | 9/7/1929 | The web of love | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148987 | 10-in. | 9/7/1929 | I'm in love with you | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148988 | 10-in. | 9/10/1929 | Bottoms up | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148989 | 10-in. | 9/10/1929 | Bigger and better than ever | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149000 | 10-in. | 9/13/1929 | True blue Lou | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149001 | 10-in. | 9/13/1929 | There's too many eyes that "wanna" make eyes at two pretty eyes I love | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149049 | 10-in. | 9/25/1929 | Sunny side up | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149050 | 10-in. | 9/25/1929 | Love (Your spell is everywhere) | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149051 | 10-in. | 9/25/1929 | I came to you | The Columbia Photo Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149052 | 10-in. | 9/25/1929 | Dance away the night | The Columbia Photo Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149079 | 10-in. | 10/1/1929 | From now on | The Knickerbockers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149080 | 10-in. | 10/2/1929 | My love parade | The Columbia Photo Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149081 | 10-in. | 10/2/1929 | Dream lover | The Columbia Photo Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149082 | 10-in. | 10/2/1929 | You've made me happy today | The Knickerbockers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149132 | 10-in. | 10/11/1929 | My strongest weakness is you | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149133 | 10-in. | 10/11/1929 | My sweeter than sweet | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149175 | 10-in. | 10/23/1929 | Only love is real | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149176 | 10-in. | 10/23/1929 | The woman in the shoe | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149185 | 10-in. | 10/26/1929 | Don't ever leave me! | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149188 | 10-in. | 10/26/1929 | Here am I | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149447 | 10-in. | 11/20/1929 | Sittin' on a doorstep | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | vocalist |
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.
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LCNAR: Ballew, Smith - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89005083
Wikidata: Smith Ballew - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q428493
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MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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