Frankie Smith
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2010) |
Frankie Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1940 old school hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1979–2019 |
| Labels | Paramount Records, WMOT Records, Amstate Records |
Franklyn Leon Smith (January 29, 1940[1] – March 8, 2019[2]) was an American funk musician and R&B/soul songwriter. He was best known for his 1981 hit single "Double Dutch Bus".
Career
Smith went to college in
.With his 1981 single "
rap with its usage by Snoop Dogg.[5]
Death
Smith died in Philadelphia on March 8, 2019.
Discography
|
Albums
- 1981: Children of Tomorrow
- 2006: Frankie Smith and His World Wide Party Crew
Singles
- 1980: "Double Dutch Bus" (#30, US)
- 1980: "Double Dutch"
- 1981: "The Auction"
- 1981: "Teeny-Bopper Lady"
- 1982: "Double Dutch Bus II"
- 1982: "Yo-Yo Champ (From Mississippi)"
- 1985: "Slapp Ya Thigh"
- 1985: "Congratulations for Graduating"
References
- ^ Indy Smith (January 26, 2020). "Indypendent Lens". Apple Podcasts (Podcast). Event occurs at 2:35. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Chandler, D. L. (March 14, 2019). "Little Known Black History Fact: Frankie Smith". Black America Web. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ISBN 0-89820-155-1.
- AMG. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ Crockett, Stephen J. Jr. (March 10, 2005). "Gizoogle.com, the Wizard of Izzle". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
External links
| Authority control databases: Artists |
|---|
