Slim Smith (born Keith Smith, 1948, Kingston, Jamaica, died 1973) was a ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. In their book Reggae: The Rough Guide (1997), Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton described Smith as "the greatest vocalist to emerge in the rocksteady era".
Biography
Smith first came to prominence as a member of the Victors Youth Band, who were highly praised at the 1964 Jamaican Festival. He subsequently became a founding member and lead vocalist of The Techniques, who recorded primarily with Duke Reid for his Treasure Isle label. In 1964 they recorded several songs for Byron Lee, two of which, "Don't Do It" and "No One", were included on the The Real Jamaica Ska LP released by Epic Records and co-produced by Curtis Mayfield. After the Techniques disbanded in 1965, he formed The Uniques, who released a handful of singles including the R&B influenced "Do Me Good" released on Ken Lack's Caltone records in 1966.
In 1969 Slim Smith commenced recording for Prince Buster and Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label, the main rival to Duke Reid. His Studio One recordings brilliantly highlight his passionate, soulful voice, which had an almost manic edge, and confirm him as one of Jamaica's greatest singers. His hits from this period include "The New Boss", "Hip Hug" and "Rougher Yet", many of which were later compiled for the album Born To Love. In 1967 he formed a new version of The Uniques, and commenced his association with producer Bunny Lee. They topped the Jamaican hit parade with "Let Me Go Girl", but after recording one album, Absolutely The Uniques, Smith left the group, staying with Lee to concentrate on a solo career.
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Bread Line Blues · "Slim" Smith
Hard Times Come Again No More: Early American Rural Songs Of Hard Times And Hardships, Vol. 1
℗ 2006 Yazoo
Released on: 2006-05-22
Writer: Alec Johnson
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published: 18 May 2021
Ida Cox-Hard Time Blues
Hard Time Blues
published: 27 May 2014
Keith Smith 3 And 7 Mr B Blues Slim Smith
Keith Smith 3 And 7 Mr B Blues. From the UK Big Shot label Various Artist LP - Once More. Released in 1968. This was originally realeased in the UK in 1968 on a blank with The Russians Are Coming on the flip
published: 03 Nov 2015
Live Alemanha 1972 - Lightin' Slim & Whispering Smith - Winter Time Blues
Live Alemanha 1972 - Lightin' Slim & Whispering Smith - Winter Time Blues
published: 10 Oct 2019
Lightnin- Slim - Winter Time Blues
published: 25 Jun 2019
Hard Time Blues
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Hard Time Blues · Ida Cox & Her All Star Band
Document Shortcuts Vol. 3 - My Babe
℗ 2004 Document Records
Released on: 2005-08-30
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Hard Time Gamblin' Blues
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Hard Time Gamblin' Blues · Frank Mizen · Rob Donnelly · Chris Norton
Blues 1960-2000
℗ 2007 Cavendish Music Library
Released on: 2008-04-01
Music Publisher: Cavendish Music Co Ltd
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published: 30 Sep 2014
Magic Slim And The Tear Drops - I'm A Blues Man Live
Official live footage of "I'm A Blues Man" by Magic Slim And The Tear Drops
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published: 21 Jun 2016
Lightnin' Slim & Whispering Smith ~ ''Wintertime Blues''&''Love Bug'' (Live In Europe 1972 1973)
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LEGENDARY BLUES BAND (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A) - Having A Hard Time
From LP, Album ''Woke Up With The Blues'' 1989 [Ichiban Records – ICH 1039, USA] Guitar, Vocals – Billy Flynn, Little Smokey Smothers Bass, Vocals – Calvin Jones Harmonica, Vocals – Madison Slim Drums – Willie Smith
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Bread Line Blues · "Slim" Smith
Hard Times Come Again No More: Early American Rural Songs Of Hard Times And Hardship...
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Bread Line Blues · "Slim" Smith
Hard Times Come Again No More: Early American Rural Songs Of Hard Times And Hardships, Vol. 1
℗ 2006 Yazoo
Released on: 2006-05-22
Writer: Alec Johnson
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Bread Line Blues · "Slim" Smith
Hard Times Come Again No More: Early American Rural Songs Of Hard Times And Hardships, Vol. 1
℗ 2006 Yazoo
Released on: 2006-05-22
Writer: Alec Johnson
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Keith Smith 3 And 7 Mr B Blues. From the UK Big Shot label Various Artist LP - Once More. Released in 1968. This was originally realeased in the UK in 1968 on a...
Keith Smith 3 And 7 Mr B Blues. From the UK Big Shot label Various Artist LP - Once More. Released in 1968. This was originally realeased in the UK in 1968 on a blank with The Russians Are Coming on the flip
Keith Smith 3 And 7 Mr B Blues. From the UK Big Shot label Various Artist LP - Once More. Released in 1968. This was originally realeased in the UK in 1968 on a blank with The Russians Are Coming on the flip
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Hard Time Blues · Ida Cox & Her All Star Band
Document Shortcuts Vol. 3 - My Babe
℗ 2004 Document Records
Rel...
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Hard Time Blues · Ida Cox & Her All Star Band
Document Shortcuts Vol. 3 - My Babe
℗ 2004 Document Records
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Hard Time Blues · Ida Cox & Her All Star Band
Document Shortcuts Vol. 3 - My Babe
℗ 2004 Document Records
Released on: 2005-08-30
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Hard Time Gamblin' Blues · Frank Mizen · Rob Donnelly · Chris Norton
Blues 1960-2000
℗ 2007 Cavendish Music Li...
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Hard Time Gamblin' Blues · Frank Mizen · Rob Donnelly · Chris Norton
Blues 1960-2000
℗ 2007 Cavendish Music Library
Released on: 2008-04-01
Music Publisher: Cavendish Music Co Ltd
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Hard Time Gamblin' Blues · Frank Mizen · Rob Donnelly · Chris Norton
Blues 1960-2000
℗ 2007 Cavendish Music Library
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Music Publisher: Cavendish Music Co Ltd
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From LP, Album ''Woke Up With The Blues'' 1989 [Ichiban Records – ICH 1039, USA] ...
From LP, Album ''Woke Up With The Blues'' 1989 [Ichiban Records – ICH 1039, USA] Guitar, Vocals – Billy Flynn, Little Smokey Smothers Bass, Vocals – Calvin Jones Harmonica, Vocals – Madison Slim Drums – Willie Smith
From LP, Album ''Woke Up With The Blues'' 1989 [Ichiban Records – ICH 1039, USA] Guitar, Vocals – Billy Flynn, Little Smokey Smothers Bass, Vocals – Calvin Jones Harmonica, Vocals – Madison Slim Drums – Willie Smith
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Bread Line Blues · "Slim" Smith
Hard Times Come Again No More: Early American Rural Songs Of Hard Times And Hardships, Vol. 1
℗ 2006 Yazoo
Released on: 2006-05-22
Writer: Alec Johnson
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Keith Smith 3 And 7 Mr B Blues. From the UK Big Shot label Various Artist LP - Once More. Released in 1968. This was originally realeased in the UK in 1968 on a blank with The Russians Are Coming on the flip
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Hard Time Blues · Ida Cox & Her All Star Band
Document Shortcuts Vol. 3 - My Babe
℗ 2004 Document Records
Released on: 2005-08-30
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Hard Time Gamblin' Blues · Frank Mizen · Rob Donnelly · Chris Norton
Blues 1960-2000
℗ 2007 Cavendish Music Library
Released on: 2008-04-01
Music Publisher: Cavendish Music Co Ltd
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From LP, Album ''Woke Up With The Blues'' 1989 [Ichiban Records – ICH 1039, USA] Guitar, Vocals – Billy Flynn, Little Smokey Smothers Bass, Vocals – Calvin Jones Harmonica, Vocals – Madison Slim Drums – Willie Smith
Slim Smith (born Keith Smith, 1948, Kingston, Jamaica, died 1973) was a ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. In their book Reggae: The Rough Guide (1997), Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton described Smith as "the greatest vocalist to emerge in the rocksteady era".
Biography
Smith first came to prominence as a member of the Victors Youth Band, who were highly praised at the 1964 Jamaican Festival. He subsequently became a founding member and lead vocalist of The Techniques, who recorded primarily with Duke Reid for his Treasure Isle label. In 1964 they recorded several songs for Byron Lee, two of which, "Don't Do It" and "No One", were included on the The Real Jamaica Ska LP released by Epic Records and co-produced by Curtis Mayfield. After the Techniques disbanded in 1965, he formed The Uniques, who released a handful of singles including the R&B influenced "Do Me Good" released on Ken Lack's Caltone records in 1966.
In 1969 Slim Smith commenced recording for Prince Buster and Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label, the main rival to Duke Reid. His Studio One recordings brilliantly highlight his passionate, soulful voice, which had an almost manic edge, and confirm him as one of Jamaica's greatest singers. His hits from this period include "The New Boss", "Hip Hug" and "Rougher Yet", many of which were later compiled for the album Born To Love. In 1967 he formed a new version of The Uniques, and commenced his association with producer Bunny Lee. They topped the Jamaican hit parade with "Let Me Go Girl", but after recording one album, Absolutely The Uniques, Smith left the group, staying with Lee to concentrate on a solo career.
My man said he didn't want me I'm getting tired of his dirty ways I'm going to see another brown I'm packin' my clothes I'm leavin' town, getting outdoors Lettin' him know and he'll see a hard time Now there's no need of cryin', just put me off your mind, Then you'll see a hard time When your good woman is gone you'll see a hard time (spoken: Don't say a word, just listen) The risin' sun ain't gonna set in the east no more The risin' sun ain't gonna set in the east no more 'Cause I'm a good woman I can get a man any place I go You can say what you please, you will miss me There's a lots-a things you are bound to see, When your friends forsake you and your money's gone Then you'll look around all your clothes is gone Down on your knees you'll ask for me, There's no one else you will want to see Then you'll pray a prayer that men pray ev'rywhere, Lord When your good woman is gone
... mocking the couple's name choice and accusing them of setting their son up for hard times ... ModelLuckyBlueSmith has announced the arrival of his third child, a little boy named SlimEasy Smith.