Wednesday, May 01, 1996

Laura Smith

Laura Smith
Illinois or Indianapolis, United States
Classic female blues, country blues

Laura Smith (March 1882 – February 1932) was an American classic female blues and country blues singer. Songs she recorded include "Gonna Put You Right in Jail" and her version of "Don't You Leave Me Here". She led Laura Smith and her Wild Cats and also worked with Clarence Williams and Perry Bradford. Details of her life outside the music industry are scanty.


Complete Recorded Works, Vol.1 (1996) 1924-1927