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 151-175 of 1132 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-30564 | 10-in. | 8/11/1924 | Killarney | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30565 | 10-in. | 8/12/1924 | Why live a lie? | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30566 | 10-in. | 8/12/1924 | At the end of the sunset trail | Marcia Freer ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30738 | 10-in. | 9/2/1924 | My Madeleine | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30739 | 10-in. | 9/2/1924 | My Madeleine | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with harp and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30763 | 10-in. | 9/23/1924 | Holy Ghost, with light divine | Mixed Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with pipe organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-30871 | 10-in. | 8/18/1926 | Let me call you sweetheart (I'm in love with you) | Lewis James ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30871 | 10-in. | 9/30/1924 | Let me call you sweetheart (I'm in love with you) | International Novelty Orchestra ; Lewis James | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30922 | 10-in. | 9/22/1924 | Tea for two | Helen Clark ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30923 | 10-in. | 9/22/1924 | I want to be happy | Helen Clark ; Lewis James | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30926 | 10-in. | 9/23/1924 | Caroline (Pal o' mine) | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30927 | 10-in. | 9/23/1924 | The pal that I loved stole the gal that I loved | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30961 | 10-in. | 10/2/1924 | The ten commandments of love | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30963 | 10-in. | 10/2/1924 | Hail Columbia | Lewis James ; Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-30975 | 10-in. | 10/6/1924 | All alone | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31060 | 10-in. | 10/30/1924 | Then you'll know that you're in love | Dan Gregory Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31098 | 10-in. | 11/11/1924 | Nancy | George Olsen and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31288 | 10-in. | 10/30/1924 | Eternity | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31306 | 10-in. | 11/7/1924 | Only a beam of sunshine | Franklyn Baur ; Lewis James | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31309 | 10-in. | 11/7/1924 | Riviera Rose | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with harp and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31321 | 10-in. | 11/13/1924 | The palms | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-31348 | 10-in. | 6/24/1926 | Red Wing | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31348 | 10-in. | 11/21/1924 | Red Wing | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-31349 | 10-in. | 6/24/1926 | Rainbow | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-31349 | 10-in. | 11/21/1924 | Rainbow | Shannon Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | 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.
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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