Smoky Places
The Corsairs
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intro doo-wop) Meeting in smokey places Hiding in shadowy corners Dancing where no one knows our faces Sharing love stolen in the night In smokey places Oh oh how I cried On your wedding day Like, like my heart would break How you regret your wedding day Now paying for your bad mistake Mmmmmm Meeting in smokey places Hiding in shadowy corners Oh we are dancing where no one knows our faces Sharing love stolen in the night In smokey places Some sunny day He will set you free Free to be by my side Some sunny day Sweetheart, he'll set you free We'll be, we'll be satisfied Meeting in smokey places Hiding in shadowy corners We just keep dancing where no one knows our faces Sharing love stolen in the night In smokey places Sharing love stolen in the night In smokey places Sharing love stolen in the night In smokey places
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Written by: ABNER SPECTOR
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12 facts about this song
Genre Recognition"Smoky Places" is a song in the doo-wop genre, a style popularized in the 1950s and 60s that is characterized by its melody and harmonious vocals.
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Commercial Success"Smoky Places" achieved considerable commercial success, reaching the number 12 spot on Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962.
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Origins"Smoky Places" was recorded and released by The Corsairs, a vocal group comprised of two sets of brothers from North Carolina: Jay and James Bird, and Moses and Aaron Collins.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in their 1962 album, also entitled "Smoky Places", which was released under the Tuff label.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by Abner Spector, who is better known for writing other popular doo-wop hits of the time including "Only Love Can Break a Heart" and "True Love, True Love".
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ThemeThe song has a melancholic theme, discussing the protagonist seeking solace in "smoky places" to cope with a lost love.
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Later versions and Influence"Smoky Places" inspired other artists to make their own versions, including Bill Black's Combo in 1962, and The Chiffons in 1987.
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LegacyAlthough The Corsairs' did not have many hits, "Smoky Places" has been recognized as a classic in the doo-wop genre.
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Type of BeatThe song is known for its distinct slowbeat rhythm, which was less common in the primarily upbeat doo-wop genre.
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StyleAlong with its popularity, "Smoky Places" is known for its noteworthy blended harmony which was typical for doo-wop music of the era.
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Length"Smoky Places" showcases its simplicity with a duration of just 2 minutes and 57 seconds, a length typical for singles during this period.
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Legacy on Doo-wopDespite not having many top-charting songs, The Corsairs and their song "Smoky Places" are examples of the distinctive and rhythmically charged roots of doo-wop that laid foundations for future genres like R&B and rock 'n' roll.
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