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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.
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| Michael Pedicin, Jr |
Popular Tracks 
Double Dutch Bus on Children Of Tomorrow by Frankie Smith Double Dutch Bus - Radio Edit 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 SmithTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Dutch Bus / Will They Miss Me | Frankie Smith / David Simmons | 1993 | Album |
| Double Dutch Bus / Watch Out | Frankie Smith / Brandi Wells | 1993 | Single |
| The New Double Dutch Bus | Frankie Smith | 1993 | Album |
| Act Like You Know / Double Dutch Bus / Watch Out | Fat Larry's Band / Frankie Smith / Brandi Wells | 1987 | Album |
| Double Dutch Bus / Serious | Frankie Smith / Donna Allen | 1986 | Album |
| Doble Salto II = Double Dutch II | Frankie Smith | 1983 | Single |
| Double Dutch II | Frankie Smith | 1982 | Album |
| La Subasta (The Auction) | Frankie Smith | 1982 | Album |
| Yo-Yo Champ (From Mississippi) | Frankie Smith | 1982 | Album |
| Double Dutch II | Frankie Smith | 1982 | Single |
| The Auction | Frankie Smith | 1981 | Album |
| Children Of Tomorrow | Frankie Smith | 1981 | Album |
| Teeny-Bopper Lady | Frankie Smith | 1981 | Album |
| Hand Bone/The Auction | Frankie Smith | 1981 | Album |
| Double Dutch Bus | Frankie Smith | 1980 | Album |
| Double Dutch | Frankie Smith | 1980 | Album |
| Double Dutch Bus / Zoom | Frankie Smith / Fat Larry's Band | Single | |
| Double Dutch Bus (Bootleg Mix) / Dancer (Bootleg Mix) | Frankie Smith / Gino Soccio | Album | |
| Double Dutch Bus / Rock Your World / Feel Good Party Time / Get On Up & Do It Again | Frankie Smith / Weeks & Co. / J.R. Funk / Suzy Q | Album |
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