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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 .
Smith Ballew (1902-1984) was a versatile performer who starred in musical westerns and sang in films. He also appeared in TV shows and recorded songs for soundtracks.
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- Longview, Texas, USA
Smith Ballew’s major concerns were with playing guitar and banjo, and he had undertaken formal studies in music, as well as woodshedding his talents by learning jazz styles from a negro musician who lived close to town.
Jul 10, 2009 · Smith Ballew & His Orchestra - Time On My Hands, Columbia 1931 NOTE: Smith (Sykes) Ballew (1902 1984) was an American actor, singer, and orchestra leader born in Palestine, Texas. He...
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1931 HITS ARCHIVE: Time On My Hands - Smith Ballew - YouTube. The78Prof. 60.2K subscribers. 6.5K views 4 years ago. ...more. The ballad standard was included on Ballew’s final single...
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Aug 1, 1995 · Learn about the life and career of Smith Ballew, a Texas-born jazz vocalist and actor who recorded for many labels and appeared in twenty-four films. Find out his birth and death dates, family, education, and military service.
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