Lou Smith

Lou Smith
Birth name Louis Smith
Born (1928-03-09)March 9, 1928
Joaquin, Texas
Died October 21, 2007(2007-10-21) (aged 79)
Genres Country
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1960-1961
Labels KRCO, Salvo

Louis "Lou" Smith (March 9, 1928 - October 21, 2007) was a country and western singer who recorded for Top Talent Records at one time, and reportedly had gotten his start into music when the nephew of Tex Ritter, Ken Ritter, heard him perform at a local honky tonk.[1]

Lou played many of the local Southeast Texas clubs and honky tonks. At one point country legend George Jones sang backup for Lou during Jones' early teens when he was just beginning his career. His notable songs include "My Name is Lou", "I'll Be the One", "Born to Be Lonely", "Always a Winner", and "Close to My Heart".

Singles

Year Single US Country
1960 "Cruel Love" 9
1961 "I'm Wondering" 21

References

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