Smoky Places

The Corsairs

About Smoky Places

"Smoky Places" is a song written by Abner Spector and performed by The Corsairs. It reached #10 on the U. S. R&B chart and #12 on the U. S. pop chart in 1962. The song was arranged by Sammy Lowe and produced by Abner Spector. The song ranked #51 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962.


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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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The Corsairs

The Corsairs were an American doo wop ensemble from La Grange, North Carolina. The group consisted of the three Uzzell brothers, Moses, Jay, James and their cousin, George Wooten. Initially they performed as The Gleems, and toured the East Coast, where they were overheard by Abner Spector. Changing their name in 1961 to The Corsairs, they released their first single, "Time Waits" b/w "It Won't Be a Sin" on Smash Records. Switching to Tuff Records- Official Site they released "Smoky Places", which became a nationwide hit after being picked up for national distribution by Chess Records, hitting #10 R&B and #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. The follow-up, "I'll Take You Home", peaked at #62, and they continued releasing singles until 1964, none of which mana… more »

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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.
Commercial Success
"Smoky Places" achieved considerable commercial success, reaching the number 12 spot on Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962.
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.
Album Release
The song was included in their 1962 album, also entitled "Smoky Places", which was released under the Tuff label.
Songwriting Credit
The 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".
Theme
The song has a melancholic theme, discussing the protagonist seeking solace in "smoky places" to cope with a lost love.
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.
Legacy
Although The Corsairs' did not have many hits, "Smoky Places" has been recognized as a classic in the doo-wop genre.
Type of Beat
The song is known for its distinct slowbeat rhythm, which was less common in the primarily upbeat doo-wop genre.
Style
Along with its popularity, "Smoky Places" is known for its noteworthy blended harmony which was typical for doo-wop music of the era.
Length
"Smoky Places" showcases its simplicity with a duration of just 2 minutes and 57 seconds, a length typical for singles during this period.
Legacy on Doo-wop
Despite 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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