Ray Smith (October 30, 1934 - November 29, 1979) was an American rockabilly musician. Smith recorded for Vee-Jay Records, Tollie Records, Smash Records, and Sun Records during his career, and had a hit with the song "Rockin' Little Angel" in 1960 on Judd Records. "Rockin' Little Angel" took its tune from the 1844 song "Buffalo Gals". The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc. He often recorded material written by Charlie Rich, and was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley.

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  • Ray Smith (October 30, 1934 - November 29, 1979) was an American rockabilly musician. Smith recorded for Vee-Jay Records, Tollie Records, Smash Records, and Sun Records during his career, and had a hit with the song "Rockin' Little Angel" in 1960 on Judd Records. "Rockin' Little Angel" took its tune from the 1844 song "Buffalo Gals". The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc. He often recorded material written by Charlie Rich, and was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley. Smith committed suicide on November 29, 1979, at age 45.
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  • October 30, 1934
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  • Ray Smith (country singer)
  • the country singer
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  • Ray Smith (October 30, 1934 - November 29, 1979) was an American rockabilly musician. Smith recorded for Vee-Jay Records, Tollie Records, Smash Records, and Sun Records during his career, and had a hit with the song "Rockin' Little Angel" in 1960 on Judd Records. "Rockin' Little Angel" took its tune from the 1844 song "Buffalo Gals". The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc. He often recorded material written by Charlie Rich, and was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley.
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  • Ray Smith (rockabilly singer)
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