Ray Smith (rockabilly singer)
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Ray Smith (October 30, 1934 – November 29, 1979)[1] was an American rockabilly musician.
Career
Smith recorded for Vee-Jay Records, Tollie Records, Smash Records, Sun Records and Boot Records during his career, and had a hit with the song "Rockin' Little Angel" in 1960 on Judd Records.[2] "Rockin' Little Angel" took a portion of its melody from the 1844 song "Buffalo Gals".[3] The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc.[4] It reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] Smith often recorded material written by Charlie Rich, and was influenced by Elvis Presley.[2] Smith gave a concert at "Karregat" Hall in Eindhoven on April 21, 1979. It is recorded on an album called The Rocking Side and released by a Dutch label (Rockhouse, LP 7909).
Death
Smith committed suicide on November 29, 1979, at the age of 45.[3] Smith's Judd and Sun singles and session material have been released on Germany's Bear Family Records.
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