Lewis James
Lewis Lyman James (July 27, 1892 – February 19, 1959) was a vocalist and among the most active of recording artists in the United States from 1917 through much of the 1930s. He was a member of The Shannon Four, The Revelers, and The Criterion Trio. He had many Top Ten hits during that time, including "My Baby Boy", "Till We Meet Again", "What'll I Do", "All Alone)" and "Pal of My Cradle Days", among others. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 29, 1892 (Scio Township), Died February 19, 1959 (Chicago)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1956
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, speaker, vocalist
Notes: Also sings in bass range.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 326-350 of 1132 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-40154 | 10-in. | 10/6/1927 | Song of Hawaii | Hilo Hawaiian Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet (Hawaiian) | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40158 | 10-in. | 10/7/1927 | Diane (I'm in heaven when I see you smile) | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40195 | 10-in. | 10/20/1927 | I live, I die for you! | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40196 | 10-in. | 10/20/1927 | Eyes that love | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40211 | 10-in. | 9/15/1927 | Blue river | Jean Goldkette Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40294 | 12-in. | 10/10/1927 | Gems from The fortune teller | Victor Salon Group | Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40296 | 12-in. | 10/10/1927 | Kiss me again | Victor Salon Group | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40443 | 12-in. | 11/7/1927 | Moon and June and you | Jessica Dragonette ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40444 | 12-in. | 11/7/1927 | You | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40514 | 10-in. | 10/26/1927 | The varsity song | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40522 | 10-in. | 10/27/1927 | I told them all about you | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40536 | 12-in. | 11/2/1927 | Selections from Princess Pat | Victor Salon Group | Orchestra, with mixed vocal chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40540 | 10-in. | 11/3/1927 | I never dreamed | International Novelty Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal trio | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40549 | 10-in. | 11/7/1927 | Beneath Venetian skies | Jacques Renard Cocoanut Grove Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40589 | 10-in. | 11/17/1927 | Dawn | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-40597 | 10-in. | 11/18/1927 | Nola | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40608 | 12-in. | 10/13/1927 | Selections from The red mill | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40609 | 12-in. | 10/13/1927 | Selections from Sweethearts | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-40610 | 12-in. | 10/13/1927 | Selections from Naughty Marietta | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41093 | 10-in. | 12/2/1927 | The song is ended (But the melody lingers on) | Victor Salon Group | Orchestra, with male vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41106 | 10-in. | 11/23/1927 | Among my souvenirs | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41107 | 10-in. | 11/25/1927 | Did you mean it? | Virginians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41178 | 10-in. | 12/15/1927 | Tin pan parade | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41179 | 10-in. | 12/15/1927 | Oh Lucindy | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41197 | 10-in. | 12/22/1927 | The whip | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: James, Lewis, 1892-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93019265
Wikidata: Lewis James - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6536732
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/14342676
MusicBrainz: Lewis James - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1370de4a-3d1a-4379-bf9a-9b0f7b5f8b37
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