Sammi Smith

American country singer (1943–2005)

Jewel Faye Smith (aka Sammi Smith; August 5, 1943 – February 12, 2005) was an American country music singer and songwriter. She had the 1971 hit single "Help Me Make it Through the Night". Smith had other songs as well.[1]

Sammi Smith
Sammi Smith in 1970
Sammi Smith in 1970
Background information
Birth nameJewel Faye Smith
Born(1943-08-05)August 5, 1943
Orange County, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 2005(2005-02-12) (aged 61)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
GenresCountry, Outlaw Country, Country Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1968–2005
LabelsColumbia Records, Mega Records, Elektra Records, Cyclone Records

She was born in Orange County, California. She died in Oklahoma City.

References change

  1. "Sammi Smith". CMT. Retrieved Jan 12, 2015.