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Franklyn Leon Smith (January 29, 1940 [1] – March 8, 2019 [2]) was an American funk musician and R&B / soul songwriter. He was best known for his 1981 hit single "Double Dutch Bus". Career. Smith went to college in Tennessee for elementary education with a minor in music.
Smith and co-writer Bill Bloom persuaded contacts at WMOT Records to finance the song, and it was recorded in the summer of 1981, engineered by Gene Leone. The song rocketed to popularity in a ...
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Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus Lyrics: Gimme a "ho" if you got your funky bus fare Ho! ho! ho!
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Mar 15, 2022 · Frankie Smith, 20, was convicted of causing or allowing the death of her 16-month old daughter, Star Hobson, who suffered fatal injuries in 2020. The Court of Appeal increased her sentence from eight to 12 years after the Attorney General referred it as unduly lenient.
"Double Dutch Bus" is a funk song by Frankie Smith, made famous for its extensive use of the "izz" infix form of slang. It was released in February 1981, although some sources indicate 1980 as the original release date. [2]
May 26, 2020 · "Double Dutch Bus" is a hit 1981 funk song by Frankie Smith, made famous for its extensive use of the "izz" infix form of slang.The song title represents a c...
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Nov 29, 2021 · Frankie Smith was a R&B novelty records artist who had a hit single "Double Dutch Bus" in 1981. He also produced and performed songs with yo-yo, slap dance and other elements of Philadelphia culture.
