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.
See Also: Smith Ballew Orchestra
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 453 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-50905 | 10-in. | 3/1/1929 | Louise | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-50906 | 10-in. | 3/1/1929 | Wait 'til you see 'ma chérie' | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-55638 | 10-in. | 7/31/1929 | Can't we be friends? | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-55639 | 10-in. | 7/31/1929 | Do what you do! | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-55640 | 10-in. | 7/31/1929 | Evangeline | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-56123 | 10-in. | 9/6/1929 | Have a little faith in me | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-56124 | 10-in. | 9/6/1929 | Same old moon (Same old June, but not the same old you) | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, director | |
| Victor | BVE-56721 | 10-in. | 9/27/1929 | You've made me happy today! | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-56722 | 10-in. | 9/27/1929 | From now on | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-62648 | 10-in. | 6/10/1930 | If you didn't care for me | Charles Dameron ; Henry Thies Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-64812 | 10-in. | 11/21/1930 | Nine little miles from Ten-Ten-Tennessee | Smith Ballew ; Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-64813 | 10-in. | 11/21/1930 | I'm so in love with you | Smith Ballew ; Cotton Club Orchestra ; Duke Ellington | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BRC-70941 | 10-in. | 11/2/1931 | I'll always remember September | Peter Van Steeden Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BRC-70942 | 10-in. | 11/2/1931 | I can sympathize with you | Peter Van Steeden Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BRC-70943 | 10-in. | 11/2/1931 | Hiding in the shadows of the moon | Peter Van Steeden Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-75551 | 10-in. | 3/22/1933 | Remember me | Harold Stern Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Bill Smih | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-75552 | 10-in. | 3/22/1933 | I wake up smiling | Harold Stern Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Bill Smih | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-75553 | 10-in. | 3/22/1933 | The sidewalk waltz | Harold Stern Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Bill Smih | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-75554 | 10-in. | 3/22/1933 | Just a little flower shop around the corner | Harold Stern Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Bill Smih | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W147040 | 10-in. | 10/4/1928 | I can't make her happy (That old girl of mine) | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W147041 | 10-in. | 10/4/1928 | Heartbroken and lonely | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W147989 | 10-in. | 2/21/1929 | Some sweet day | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W147990 | 10-in. | 2/21/1929 | Deep night | Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148032 | 10-in. | 3/6/1929 | Mean to me | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W148033 | 10-in. | 3/6/1929 | The one that I love loves me | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ballew, Smith," accessed November 15, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
Ballew, Smith. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108762.
"Ballew, Smith." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Ballew, Smith - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89005083
Wikidata: Smith Ballew - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q428493
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/78333726
MusicBrainz: Smith Ballew - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/77eb0e1f-0089-449f-9b65-675962b46ff1
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