Smiley Lewis

Born: Jul 5, 1913 in DeQuincy, LA

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Died: Oct 7, 1966 in New Orleans, LA

Genre: Pop/Rock, R&B, Blues

Biography: Dave Bartholomew has often been quoted to the effect that Smiley Lewis was a "bad luck singer," because he never sold more than 100,000 copies of his Imperial singles. In retrospect, Lewis was a lucky man in many respects -- he enjoyed stellar support from New Orleans' ace sessioneers at Cosimo's, benefited ...Read full biography

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The Best of Smiley Lewis

Released: 1961

Label: EMI Music Distribution

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The Best of Smiley Lewis: I Hear You Knocking

Released: 1992

Label: Collectables

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Smiley Lewis made several fabulous singles, had a booming, terrific voice, and received the same great backing and support that defined the city's R&B sound. But Lewis' records seldom made it outside New ...Read full review

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