John Beasley Smith (September 27, 1901 – May 14, 1968) was an American composer and big band musician. "That Lucky Old Sun", 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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27 September 1901 McEwen, Tennessee
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Died |
14 May 1968 (aged 66)
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Zodiac | Libra |
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