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Smiley Lewis (eigentlich Overton Amos Lemons; * 5. Juli 1913 in DeQuincy, Louisiana; † 7. Oktober 1966 in New Orleans) war ein US-amerikanischer Blues - und R&B -Sänger, dessen bekannteste Hits I Hear You Knocking und One Night von anderen Interpreten erfolgreich gecovert wurden.
21. Feb. 2006 · 1947-1952 by Smiley Lewis released in 2006. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Overton Amos Lemons (July 5, 1913 – October 7, 1966), known as Smiley Lewis, was an American New Orleans rhythm and blues singer and guitarist. The music journalist Tony Russell wrote that "Lewis was the unluckiest man in New Orleans.
Smiley Lewis. Real Name: Overton Amos Lemons. Profile: American rhythm and blues singer and (early in his career) guitarist, born July 5, 1913 in DeQuincy, Louisiana, USA, died October 7, 1966 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (cancer).
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Smiley Lewis. Chanteur Rhythm 'n' Blues US né Overton Amos Lemons le 5 Juillet 1913 à DeQuincy (Louisiane). Smiley Lewis a débuté en 1947 et a acquis une réputation nationale en 1955 grâce à "I Hear You Knockin'". Par la suite il ne parviendra plus à revenir à ce niveau.
Booming New Orleans R&B singer and guitarist known most for the original version of "I Hear You Knocking," a number two R&B hit in 1955. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1960s. Born. July 5, 1913 in DeQuincy, LA. Died. October 7, 1966 in New Orleans, LA.
