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Beasley Smith

real name John Beasley Smith

Beasley Smith is credited on 1,718 releases across 441 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,718

Credits

441

Albums

8

Decades active

466

In collections

Biography

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American composer (1901-1968).
That Lucky Old Sun, one of his better known works, was covered by many well-known artists.
He often worked with Haven Gillespie.
For the writer of "The Sheik Of Araby" use Harry B. Smith with appropriate ANV, please.

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Credited work

1,718 releases · 441 albums · active 1950–2025

  • Performance · 1,770
  • Other credits · 41
  • Mastering · 8

Studios: RCA Victor Studios, Nashville · Stax Recording Studios · Autumn Sound Studios · Fame Recording Studios

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