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Genre: R&B
Release Date: 09/01/1995
Run Time: 56:58

Smiley Lewis made several fabulous singles, had a booming, terrific voice, and received the same great backing and support that defined the city's R&B sound. But Lewis' records seldom made it outside New Orleans, even though they were frequently brilliant. This great 24-track anthology contains the four that did make it to the charts, among them the signature song "I Hear You Knocking." It shows Lewis doing first-rate novelty tracks, ballads, weepers, up-tempo wailers, and blues, and making wonderful recordings. The set also includes a thorough discography and good notes, and is superbly mastered. It's magnificent, exuberant R&B, and deserved a much better national fate than it enjoyed.

~Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

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Smiley Lewis - Guitar
Smiley Lewis - Vocals
Smiley Lewis - Main Performer
Adam Block - Executive Producer
Ron Furmanek - Producer
Ron Furmanek - Reissue Producer
Jeff Hannusch - Liner Notes
Bob Norberg - Reissue Mastering
Steve Kolanjian - Compilation
Steve Kolanjian - Discography
Steve Kolanjian - Annotation
Henry Marquez - Art Direction
LuAnn Graffeo - Art Direction

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Release Date: 09/01/1995
Genre: r&b
Run Time: 56:58