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 201-225 of 453 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W401620	10-in.	2/15/1929	Carolina moon	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
OKeh	W401621	10-in.	2/15/1929	If I had you	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
OKeh	W401624	10-in.	2/19/1929	Carolina moon	Cruthers Brothers	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
OKeh	W401625	10-in.	2/19/1929	Wednesday night waltz	Cruthers Brothers	Male vocal duet, with instrumental accompaniment	vocalist
OKeh	W401675	10-in.	2/28/1929	Deep night	Smith Ballew ; Goofus Five	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401676	10-in.	2/28/1929	Dream train	Smith Ballew ; The New York Syncopators [Goofus Five]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401715	10-in.	3/15/1929	Mean to me	Smith Ballew ; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet	vocalist
OKeh	W401716	10-in.	3/15/1929	Button up your overcoat	Smith Ballew ; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet	vocalist
OKeh	W401717	10-in.	3/15/1929	I'll never ask for more	Smith Ballew ; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401734	10-in.	3/22/1929	The one that I love loves me	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401735	10-in.	3/22/1929	The wedding of the painted doll	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401736	10-in.	3/22/1929	The toymaker's dream	Lanin’s Famous Players	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401775	10-in.	4/3/1929	Lover, come back to me!	Dorsey Brothers Concert Orchestra ; Justin Ring	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401776	10-in.	4/3/1929	Lover, come back to me!	Dorsey Brothers Concert Orchestra ; Justin Ring	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401783	10-in.	4/4/1929	My sin	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W401784	10-in.	4/4/1929	I've got a feeling I'm falling	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W401802	10-in.	4/10/1929	Wake up, chillun, wake up	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W401803	10-in.	4/10/1929	(You can't take away) The things that were made for love	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W401804	10-in.	4/10/1929	I kiss your hand, madame	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
OKeh	W401805	10-in.	4/11/1929	Garden in the rain	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W401806	10-in.	4/11/1929	Some sweet day	Smith Ballew	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
OKeh	W401809	10-in.	4/17/1929	Louise	Smith Ballew ; Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401810	10-in.	4/17/1929	Wait 'till you see "ma cherie"	Smith Ballew ; Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
OKeh	W401812	10-in.	4/18/1929	Lady divine	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
OKeh	W401813	10-in.	4/18/1929	Just another kiss	Smith Ballew Orchestra	Jazz/dance band with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist

(Results 201-225 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.