Ray Smith Born:  June 25, 1918 Died:  December 4, 1979 WCOP Hayloft Jamboree WMCA New York, NY

About The Artist Ray was a native of Glendale, California. He picked up the guitar when he was just eight years old. His dad was trying to push him to study law, but Ray found his niche in music. He joined up with a rodeo show that was on tour and gained some performing experience. From there, he decided to try his luck in New York City, and hooked up with radio station WMCA. While in New York City, he began singing with a trio at a local night club and the talent scouts found him. Columbia records signed him then. He did a lot of personal appearances in the New York City area and appeared several times on a show called "Gang Busters" and other network shows. Back in the 1950's Ray had a daily radio show on WCOP and performed on the WCOP Hayloft Jamboree. He had recorded on London, Coral and Columbia records. And had appeared on nationwide television on Dumont Television. One of his most popular records was said to be "Daddy's Little Girl." Credits & Sources Country Song Roundup No. 5; April 1950; Charlton Publishing Corp.; Derby, CT.

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Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)   Columbia Rec. No. Side Song Title   20583 A Waltz Of The Alamo   20583 B Rainbow   20597 A Snowdeer   20597 B Roll Along Kentucky Moon   20604 A An Old Christmas Card   20604 B Jolly Old Saint Nicholas   20605 A Wedding Bells   20605 B I'm Throwing Rice   20606 A Pretty Little Eyes Of Blue   20606 B Tennessee Polka   20670 A Unfaithful One   20670 B Daddy's Little Girl   20672 A I'm Saving My Mother's Wedding Ring   20672 B Mommy, Can I Take My Doll To Heaven?   20691 A No Trespassing (Krise)   20691 B The Sun Has Gone Down   Coral Rec. No. Side Song Title   64104 A Lonesome Truck Driver's Blues   64104 B Rock All Our Babies To Sleep   64113 A These Things Shall Pass   64113 B Is He Satisfied