Arlene Smith and the early “girl groups” that pioneered the sound of R & B and rock vocalists
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Arlene Smith and the early “girl groups” that pioneered the sound of R & B and rock vocalists
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In the 1950’s, the 16-year-old lead singer for the Chantels, Arlene Smith wrote hits and sang with a confidence and power. While the content and production of the songs are simplistic by todays standards, her full-throttled singing would influence vocalist from Janis Joplin to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers sings the Arlene Smith song "Maybe" at Slane Castle, Ireland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dd-X-lkc70
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