Artist: Keely Smith
Genre: Jazz/Traditional Pop
Keely Smith is an American jazz and pop singer known for her work with Louis Prima and her subsequent solo career. Her deadpan stage presence contrasted brilliantly with Prima's manic energy, creating one of the most entertaining partnerships in American entertainment. Their performances at Las Vegas hotels defined an era of sophisticated entertainment. Smith's voice combined jazz phrasing with pop accessibility, earning her Grammy Awards and lasting respect. After her marriage to Prima ended, she continued performing and recording. Smith represented the golden age of American popular music when jazz and entertainment merged seamlessly. Her influence on subsequent generations of female vocalists who valued musicianship over mere glamour was substantial.
Keely Smith vinyl records (5)
KEELY SMITH Sings The Lennon-McCartney Song Book (1965 UK 12-track mono LP on the tri-colour steamboat Reprise label beautifully arranged by Ernie Freeman and Benny Carter front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a littlelight creasing to edges with a touch of foxing to the unlaminated back and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just the odd light sign of play R6142) Track Listing: 01
£23.00 used
KEELY SMITH Youre Breaking My Heart (1965 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Crazy Reprise company die cut paper sleeve R.20346) Track Listing: 1. Youre Breaking My Heart 2. Crazy
£9.00 used
KEELY SMITH Something Wonderful Happened (1965 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also featuring Have You Ever Been Lonely. Reprise company die cut paper sleeve R.20402)
£9.00 used
KEELY SMITH The Success Of Keely Smith (1965 UK 7 4-track vinyl EP front laminated picture sleeve. Classic jazz vocal from the Ms Keely best known for her work with Louis Prima. The sleeve shows only light wear and although the vinyl has theodd light scuff/hairline these do not affect play R30045) Track Listing: Youre Breaking My Heart Crazy Somethin Wonderful Happened Have You Ever Been Lonely
£17.00 used
KEELY SMITH Sposin (1965 issue of the 1958 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including The Song Is You Capitol company die-cut paper sleeve. There are a few minor signs of play but remains in excellent condition for its fifty years CL15385) Track Listing: 1. Sposin 2. The Song Is You
£7.99 used