Artist: Hurricane Smith
Genre: Pop
Hurricane Smith was the stage name of British recording engineer and singer Norman Smith, who achieved success as a solo artist in the early 1970s after a distinguished career behind the recording console. As an engineer at EMI's Abbey Road Studios, Smith worked on the Beatles' early albums and later produced Pink Floyd's first several albums. His solo hits 'Don't Let It Die' and 'Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?' showcased his warm vocal style and pop sensibility. 'Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?' reached number three in the United States. Hurricane Smith's success demonstrated that technical expertise could translate into artistic achievement. His dual legacy as engineer/producer and performer makes him a unique figure in British music history.
Hurricane Smith vinyl records (5)
HURRICANE SMITH Who Was It. (1972 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Take Suki Home Columbia company die cut paper sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played DB8916)
£9.00 used
HURRICANE SMITH Oh Babe What Would You Say (1972 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Getting To Know You Columbia company die cut paper sleeve DB8878)
£9.00 used
HURRICANE SMITH Dont Let It Die (1971 UK solid centre 7 single also including The Writer Sings His Song Columbia company die-cut paper sleeve DB8785)
£9.00 used
HURRICANE SMITH Dont Let It Die (1983 UK Old Gold series 7 vinyl single also including Oh. Babe What Would You Say die-cut series sleeve OG9371)
£9.00 used
HURRICANE SMITH Im Hurricane-Fly Me. (Scarce 1977 French 12-track vinyl solo LP by the man AKA Norman Smith better known for his songwriting for others or his production works with the likes of The Beatles & Pink Floyd fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light ring/shelfwear whilst the vinyl shows only the lightest signs of play PYA20327) Track Listing: Auntie Vis Wonderful Lily Cherry My Mother Was Her Name Many Happy Returns Theme From An Unmade Silent Movie That Girl Back In The Country Grannies Dixie Duo Journey Thru Dawn Dont Let It Die
£23.00 used