Beasley Smith

Beasley Smith
Born
John Beasley Smith

(1901-09-27)September 27, 1901
McEwen, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 14, 1968(1968-05-14) (aged 66)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupations
  • Composer
  • big band musician
  • radio director
  • band director/arranger
Years active1922-?
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John Beasley Smith (September 27, 1901 – May 14, 1968) was an American composer and big band musician. "That Lucky Old Sun" (1949) one of his better known works, was covered by many well-known artists. He often worked with Haven Gillespie and toured the nation with his group, Beasley Smith and His Orchestra.

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