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 351-375 of 1132 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-41267 | 10-in. | 12/24/1927 | The substitute parson | Chic Sale | Monologue, with mixed vocal chorus, organ, and chimes | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41285 | 10-in. | 12/29/1927 | In the sing-song sycamore tree | Virginians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41289 | 10-in. | 12/30/1927 | Graham-Paige | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41539 | 10-in. | 1/11/1928 | Ol' Man River | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41570 | 10-in. | 1/23/1928 | Bungalow of dreams | Crescent Trio | Male vocal trio, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-41571 | 10-in. | 1/23/1928 | Sweet Elaine | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-41991 | 12-in. | 5/17/1928 | Blue Danube waltz | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-41992 | 12-in. | 5/17/1928 | Wedding dance | International Concert Orchestra ; Nathaniel Shilkret | Orchestra, with male vocal trio | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-42509 | 10-in. | 2/16/1928 | Jesus Christ is risen today | Trinity Choir | Chorus, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-42510 | 10-in. | 2/16/1928 | God so loved the world | Trinity Choir | Chorus, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-42511 | 10-in. | 2/16/1928 | Hosanna | Trinity Choir | Chorus, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-42512 | 10-in. | 2/16/1928 | All hail the power of Jesus' name | Trinity Choir | Chorus, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-42957 | 10-in. | 9/14/1928 | Sincerely I do | Charlie Fry ; Million Dollar Pier Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-42958 | 10-in. | 9/14/1928 | Just a dance program (Of long ago) | Charlie Fry ; Million Dollar Pier Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-43106 | 10-in. | 2/23/1928 | Little mother | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-43122 | 12-in. | 3/1/1928 | Ol' Man River | Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra ; Paul Robeson | Orchestra, with mixed vocal chorus and soloist | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-43123 | 12-in. | 3/1/1928 | Selections from "Show boat" | Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal chorus and soloists | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-43334 | 12-in. | 3/8/1928 | Tarantella medley | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal trio | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-43340 | 10-in. | 3/9/1928 | When love comes stealing | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-43341 | 10-in. | 3/9/1928 | Silver-haired sweetheart | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-43364 | 10-in. | 3/15/1928 | Really and truly | Lewis James ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-43365 | 12-in. | 3/15/1928 | Mask and Wig medley | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-43533 | 12-in. | 4/5/1928 | Selections from 'Good news' | Arden-Ohman Orchestra ; Victor Arden ; Phil Ohman | Piano duet, with orchestra and male vocal chorus and soloist | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-43534 | 12-in. | 4/5/1928 | Selections from 'Funny face' | Arden-Ohman Orchestra ; Victor Arden ; Phil Ohman | Piano duet, with orchestra and male vocal chorus and soloist | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-43672 | 10-in. | 4/26/1928 | Good night | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 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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