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Frankie Smith

key, ep, *1953 US, Philadelphia
Singer / Songwriter of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Franklyn Leon Smith

Soul funk singer - songwriter - producer Born: 1953, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died: March 8, 2019, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He was 65. He started writing songs for The O'Jays and Spinners. His classic "Double Dutch Bus" popularized his nonsensical form of slang that influenced later rappers like Snoop Dogg and E-40. He recorded one album and several singles up until mid-80's.

     
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • Electric piano
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Jazz
  • Dance
  • Electronic
  • Hip-Hop/Rap
Popular Tracks   
Double Dutch Bus on Children of Tomorrow by Frankie Smith
Double Dutch Bus - Radio Mix on Children of Tomorrow by Frankie Smith
Double Dutch Bus on A Night to Remember by Various Artists
Double Dutch Bus - Original 12" Mix on Children of Tomorrow by Frankie Smith
Triple Dutch - Instrumental on Children of Tomorrow by Frankie Smith
Double Dutch Bus on Star-Funk, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Double Dutch Bus on Classics Funky Music, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Double Dutch on Children of Tomorrow by Frankie Smith
Handbone on Children of Tomorrow by Frankie Smith
Double Dutch Bus - 7" Edit on Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith

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Band Members
Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Double Dutch Bus / Will They Miss MeFrankie Smith / David Simmons1993Album
Double Dutch Bus / Watch OutFrankie Smith / Brandi Wells1993Single
The New Double Dutch BusFrankie Smith1993Album
Act Like You Know / Double Dutch Bus / Watch OutFat Larry's Band / Frankie Smith / Brandi Wells1987Album
Double Dutch Bus / SeriousFrankie Smith / Donna Allen1986Album
Doble Salto II = Double Dutch IIFrankie Smith1983Single
Double Dutch IIFrankie Smith1982Album
La Subasta (The Auction)Frankie Smith1982Album
Yo-Yo Champ (From Mississippi)Frankie Smith1982Album
Double Dutch IIFrankie Smith1982Single
The AuctionFrankie Smith1981Album
Children Of TomorrowFrankie Smith1981Album
Teeny-Bopper LadyFrankie Smith1981Album
Hand Bone/The AuctionFrankie Smith1981Album
Double Dutch BusFrankie Smith1980Album
Double DutchFrankie Smith1980Album
Double Dutch Bus / ZoomFrankie Smith / Fat Larry's BandSingle
Double Dutch Bus (Bootleg Mix) / Dancer (Bootleg Mix)Frankie Smith / Gino SoccioAlbum
Double Dutch Bus / Rock Your World / Feel Good Party Time / Get On Up & Do It AgainFrankie Smith / Weeks & Co. / J.R. Funk / Suzy QAlbum
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