Willie "Long Time" Smith

Willie "Long Time" Smith was an American Chicago blues pianist and singer. Little is known of his life outside of music, and his total recordings amount to ten tracks.

Biography Smith was performing regularly, largely in Chicago, starting after World War II. His nickname of "Long Time" was mainly to distinguish him from two other musicians around at the same time; Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, the Chicago blues musician, and Willie "the Lion" Smith, a noted stride pianist. In the same year, Smith recorded the tribute song, "My Buddy, Doctor Clayton". In total Smith recorded eight tracks for Columbia Records in 1947; in two sessions, held on June 13, and December 27 that year. Smith appeared to favour a boogie theme to some of his songwriting with his songs including "Dirty Deal Boogie" and "I Love You Baby Boogie". His recordings were also enhanced by the guitar work of an equally obscure guitarist, Willie Lacey. All four sides were cut for United Records label, but for some reason they were not issued at that time.

Selected compilation albums