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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...
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Smiley Lewis (July 5, 1913 October 7, 1966..Lewis own song Blue Monday was covered by Fats Domino and fared we...






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Recorded March 20, 1956 by Imperial Records, but published first 1957....

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Smiley Lewis Rocks BCD 16676 AR The most comprehensive single-disc collection available of Smiley s rocking 19...



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This is from Smiley s 2nd to last recording session. (Only 3 songs were recorded.) it is believe to be recorde...


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From the soundtrack to the movie Baby Doll ,different from the single-version. Recorded October 2, 1956. Among...



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You can t help but like Smiley s music and it s so freakin New Orleans!...



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Rock, ballad and blues......Smiley was comfortable in any style....



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dennisjamesstudio remake of smiley lewis gail storm fats domino dave edmunds classic with saxophone ride. blue...


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In 1955, Smiley Lewis recorded the first, and best, version of the song I Hear You Knocking ....

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Did a lot of dat last night watchin dem Saints fighting dem Vikings to the end. WHO DAT???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

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Credits show only Smiley on vocals so either they dubbed him in again or someone didn t get credit. Sounds lik...
Smiley Lewis Rocks
Smiley Lewis Rocks
Mama Don't Like It! 1950-1956
New Orleans Guitar
New Orleans Guitar (CD-A)
New Orleans Guitar (Remastered) (CD B)
1947-1952
Proper Introduction to Smiley Lewis: Gumbo Blues
Baby Doll
Best of Smiley Lewis: I Hear You Knocking
Shame, Shame, Shame
Best of Smiley Lewis
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