Derek Smith

acg, *1948
Folk and World
A.k.a. Derek Smith

Also known as The Amazing Mr. Smith. Derek Smith was born on April 1st 1948. On Sunday December 8th 2013 he leapt off the cliffs at Bridport, Dorset to his inevitable death. He was a one-off genius with a massive IQ and a capacity to study Maths, Science, Music to an incredibly advanced level. He worked for the company that eventually became SmithKleinBeecham in their heart specialist department researching medicines and treatments for heart problems. He also suffered from depression and was taking an antibiotic to combat toothache made by SmithKleinBeecham which increases propensity to commit suicide. A brilliant guitarist and a very experienced touring artist across Europe and the USA, his like will not be seen again.

Genres

Folk
World

Plays With

Wild Oats

Popular Tracks

Dueling Banjos - From "Deliverance" on 100 Greatest Film Themes by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

Superman - From "Scrubs" on 100 Greatest TV Themes Vol. 2 by Various Artists

To Love Again on To Love Again by Derek Smith

I'm Beginning to See the Light on Music in the Making by Various Artists

You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To - Live at the 92nd Street Y, New York City on The Kingdom of Swing and the Republic of Oop Bob Sh'bam by Various Artists

Misty on Derek Smith Piano by Derek Smith

Stardust on Derek Smith Piano by Derek Smith

Begin The Beguine on Derek Smith Piano by Derek Smith

Mattinata on Passionate Piano & Romantic Guitars by Derek Smith & Jay Berliner

Moonlight Sonata - Yesterday on To Love Again by Derek Smith

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Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Two Very Similar Views Of Mr Smith	Derek Smith	1979	Album

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