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 76-100 of 1132 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-27338 | 10-in. | 12/22/1922 | Christ arose | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27363 | 10-in. | 12/29/1922 | Jesus Christ is risen today | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27381 | 10-in. | 1/12/1923 | There's a mother always waiting you at home, sweet home | Lewis James ; Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27382 | 10-in. | 1/12/1923 | In an old rose and lavender shawl | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with violin and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27388 | 10-in. | 1/19/1923 | Honeymoon time | Alice Green ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27389 | 10-in. | 1/22/1923 | Oh, what a mother I had | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with violin, oboe, and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27390 | 10-in. | 1/22/1923 | Hosanna | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27391 | 10-in. | 1/22/1923 | The Holy City | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27520 | 10-in. | 1/29/1923 | The Holy City | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27700 | 10-in. | 3/14/1923 | I wonder how the old folks are at home | Lewis James ; Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27739 | 10-in. | 4/6/1923 | Massa's in the cold, cold ground | Wilfred Glenn ; Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27740 | 10-in. | 4/6/1923 | I've been workin' on de railroad | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27768 | 10-in. | 4/23/1923 | Whoopee ti yi yo | Wilfred Glenn ; Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27769 | 10-in. | 4/23/1923 | Song of the brown October ale | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27791 | 10-in. | 5/2/1923 | River Shannon moon | Charles Hart ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with violin and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27952 | 10-in. | 5/11/1923 | When you were sweet sixteen | Reinald Werrenrath | Baritone vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-27952 | 10-in. | 5/26/1926 | When you were sweet sixteen | Reinald Werrenrath | Baritone vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27968 | 10-in. | 5/24/1923 | My mother's prayer | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-27969 | 10-in. | 5/24/1923 | Then you'll remember me | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-28184 | 10-in. | 7/13/1923 | Louisiana Lou | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-28185 | 10-in. | 7/13/1923 | By the watermelon vine | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-28189 | 10-in. | 7/13/1923 | When all the world forgets you (there's a mother waiting still) | Charles Hart ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-28409 | 10-in. | 7/23/1923 | I wish I had someone to cry over me | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with saxophone and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-28438 | 10-in. | 8/21/1923 | Mighty lak' a rose | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-28439 | 10-in. | 8/21/1923 | Tales of Hoffman : Barcarolle | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with harp and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Lewis," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
James, Lewis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109609.
"James, Lewis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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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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