Chris Smith (composer)

Chris Smith (October 12, 1879 – October 4, 1949) was an American composer and performer.

Smith was born in Charleston, South Carolina; he started traveling with Medicine Shows when young and went into Vaudeville where he performed in an acts with Elmer Bowman and Jimmy Durante. He also wrote music for Bert Williams.

Smith composed many tunes, including such hits as Ballin' The Jack, Down In Honky Tonk Town, Good Morning Carrie, The Camel Walk, and Junk Man Rag.

External links

• Chris Smith Biography by Tom Morgan
• Free scores by Chris Smith at the International Music Score Library Project

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Name	Smith, Chris
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Short description	American composer and performer
Date of birth	12 October 1879
Place of birth	Charleston, South Carolina
Date of death	4 October 1949
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