Sammi Smith

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Sammi Smith
Sammi Smith in 1970
Sammi Smith in 1970
Background information
Birth nameJewel Faye Smith
Born(1943-08-05)August 5, 1943
Orange County, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 2005(2005-02-12) (aged 61)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
GenresCountry, Outlaw Country, Country Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1968–2005
LabelsColumbia Records, Mega Records, Elektra Records, Cyclone Records

Jewel Faye Smith (aka Sammi Smith; August 5, 1943 – February 12, 2005) was an American country music singer and songwriter. She had the 1971 hit single "Help Me Make it Through the Night". Smith had other songs as well.[1]

She was born in Orange County, California. She died in Oklahoma City.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Sammi Smith". CMT. Retrieved Jan 12, 2015.