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Smith Ballew
voc, 1902-1984 US, Palestine, Texas
Singer / Musician of Jazz and Pop
A.k.a. Sykes Ballew Billy Smith (2) Buddy Blue (2) Charles Roberts (3) Gary Dawson (3) Jack Blue (2) Sturgis Anderson Ted Bancroft
Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902 – May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star.
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My Sin on Presenting Ben Selvin & His Orchestra by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra Happy Feet on The Swing-Music Series, Vol. 2: Louis Armstrong, Joe Venuti, The O.K. Rhythm Kings & Others by Various Artists My Old Girl's My New Girl Now on The Naughty 1920s: Red Hot & Risque Songs of the Jazz Age, Vol. 2 by Various Artists Nine Little Miles from Ten-Ten-Tennessee (with Smith Ballew) - Take 1 on Ellington In Order, Volume 3 by Duke Ellington Nine Little Miles from Ten-Ten-Tennessee (with Smith Ballew) - Take 2 on Ellington In Order, Volume 3 by Duke Ellington I'm So in Love with You (with Smith Ballew) - Take 1 on Ellington In Order, Volume 3 by Duke Ellington I'm So in Love with You (with Smith Ballew) - Take 2 on Ellington In Order, Volume 3 by Duke Ellington Hello Baby on Hit Of The Week - The Cardboard Record Collection by Various Artists Why Do You Suppose? on Art Deco Series: The Crooners by Various Artists I Like That on The Swing-Music Series, Vol. 2: Louis Armstrong, Joe Venuti, The O.K. Rhythm Kings & Others by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatest Recordings Of The Big Band Era | Jan Savitt / Smith Ballew / Neal Hefti / Ray Herbeck / Paul Specht / Griff Williams / Henry Jerome | 1985 | Compil. |
| Stars Over The Desert / Hawaiian Memories | Smith Ballew | 1938 | Album |
| I'll Always Be In Love With You / I'm Just A Vagabond Lover | Smith Ballew | 1929 | Album |
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