1961 single by The Corsairs
| "Smoky Places" |
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| B-side | "Thinkin' (Maybe She's Changed Her Ways)" |
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| Released | November 1961 (1961-11) |
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| Genre | Doo-wop |
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| Length | 2:59 |
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| Label | Tuff |
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| Songwriter(s) | Abner Spector |
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| Producer(s) | Abner Spector |
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"It Won't Be a Sin"
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"Smoky Places"
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"I'll Take You Home"
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"Smoky Places" is a song written by Abner Spector and performed by The Corsairs. It reached #10 on the U.S. R&B chart and #12 on the U.S. pop chart in 1962.[1]
The song was arranged by Sammy Lowe and produced by Abner Spector.[2]
The song ranked #51 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962.[3]
Other charting versions
Other versions
In popular culture
References
- ^ "The Corsairs, "Smoky Places" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "The Corsairs, "Smoky Places" Single Release". Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles of 1962", Billboard, Section II, December 29, 1962. p. 82. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "Billy Walker, "Smoky Places" Chart Position". Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "Billy Swan, Four". AllMusic. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "Bob Regan, "Smoky Places" Single Release". Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "Charlie McCoy, Out on a Limb". Discogs. 1991. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "Ronnie McDowell, Ronnie McDowell with Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters". AllMusic. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
