Lewis James

Lewis Lyman James
James in 1919
James in 1919
Background information
Born(1892-07-27)July 27, 1892
Scio, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 19, 1959(1959-02-19) (aged 66)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresClose harmony
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVoice (tenor)
Years active1917 – 1930s

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.[1] 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.[1]

1923 sound recording of Lewis performing Who's Sorry Now?
  1. ^ a b "Songwriters Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2007-03-20.