Lost 45 - Smith Connection...I've Been In Love - 5:22:20, 5.55 PM

Lost 45 - Smith Connection...I've Been In Love - 5:22:20, 5.55 PM

Author: Gail Nobles May 23, 2020 Duration: 2:32
Song Title: (Ive Been A Winner, I've Been A Looser) I've Been In Love.
Song by: The Smith Connection
Photo Credit: I mage by Tibor Janosi Mozes from Pixabay
Story by: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard player: Gail Nobles

This is Gail Nobles, and you're listening to a show about oldies. Today's topic is about a lost 45. The title of the song is (I've Been A Winner, I've Been A Looser) I've Been In Love by the Smith Connection. The style of the song is soul, and the year was 1972. The record label was Music Merchant. I could not find much information on the group. There are other songs by Smith Connection. It is said that the group made an album and that the album is a classic. I've Been A Winner....... just happened to be one of the songs by the group that I came across.

There are so many great songs out there by groups that I have never heard of; songs that I have never heard on the radio, but somebody knows about them. We're living in a day and age where lost songs can be heard now.

If you know anything about the group Smith Connection, you can write about it in the comments section of this podcast. You can find the song I've Been A Winner........on YouTube. I'm going to sing just a little bit of the chorus one more time.

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Gail Nobles hosts The Podcast Oldies Show, a warm and personal journey through the sounds that shaped generations. This isn't just a playlist of familiar tunes; it's a curated experience where Gail's commentary provides the backstory, the hidden history, and the personal connections behind the music. Each episode feels like flipping through a well-loved record collection with a knowledgeable friend, one who knows exactly why a certain B-side deserves your attention or how a forgotten single captured a moment in time. You'll hear those classic hits that everyone remembers, of course, but the real magic often lies in the discovery of lost 45's and deeper cuts that radio has long since overlooked. The focus is on creating a rich, auditory tapestry that celebrates the "Music of Yesterday" with genuine affection and context. Tune in for a blend of melody and memory, where every song comes with a story, making this podcast a consistent source of comfort and discovery for anyone who believes great music never gets old.
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