If I could only listen to one band the rest of my life it would be Russell Smith and the Amazing Rythm Aces, been a fan since 1975. Thanks for all the great music
I agree. One of the greatest least known bands ever. They did an amazing variety of musical styles so well. I just re-listened to their latin version of Ashes of Love, I'd forgotten how well they did it along with so many other great recordings.
Living in Europe most of my life I never got to see the Amazing Rhythm Aces though I played their LP’s incessantly in the 70’s and 80’s. I hope nobody sent flowers after he died as he expressed the wish that he wanted them whilst he was living. I play Geneva’s Lullaby from Toucan Do It Too all the time. Rest in peace Russell and thank you for the great music.
As a singer and songwriter, no one better; The Aces were too good to fit into a sing category, and unfortunately that is you had to do in the seventies and eighties (the days when AM radio decided if you were to be a star.....). Also, shout out to Byrd Burton, the perfect guitar player for The Aces. I mention Russell in a a song I recorded titled "X Song" where I list the 8 greatest songwriters in my world, and he is one of them.
It was nice to see the family and friends pictures....I only knew him from the concert stage....it was also nice to see the picture of him and Delbert in the studio.
Their albums were so unique......sooooo many different jondras. Almost all songwriters and singers sound the same on their albums. That wasn't true of Russell Smith you had rock,country, jazz,piano music ect. Saw them many times and NEVER get tired of his sound. Thank you Russell⚘️
Russell Smith was a great original. Coincidentally, last night I pulled out my old guitar and continued what has been years of work on Third Rate Romance. He was a fantastically gifted man. I didn’t know he’d passed on.
Yeah, except Russell didn't write Last Letter Home. It was written by Butch McDade, the original drummer. They added a verse when the band recorded "Rides Again". The ARA are my all-time favorite band. Never saw them live. Saw them on Saturday Night Live.
Wow ... I didn't know Russ had passed .. Wondered why we hadn't heard from him or the Aces in quite some time .. 😞 I always thought he had the perfect C & W voice, although I think he would have appeared more 'authentic" to some potential fans if he sported some facial hair and ditched the eyeglasses. I remember talking to one of his band members many years ago and they told me that Russ' marriage was a very rough and bitter one. In fact, it appears he worked that experience into at least one or two of the band's tunes -- "Norma Jean" and "Amazing Grace (Used to Be Her Favorite Song)". R.I.P. guy ..
Saw the aces at the Stanley theater in Pittsburgh Pa in 75 or 76 it was so long ago don’t remember the year . I listened to them so much my kids took my cd’s . I still have the albums but they are worn out .
In their hit making years, he looked younger than he sounded. His voice was a good fit for their songs. I'm sorry for the group's and the family's loss.
If I could only listen to one band the rest of my life it would be Russell Smith and the Amazing Rythm Aces, been a fan since 1975. Thanks for all the great music
I agree. One of the greatest least known bands ever. They did an amazing variety of musical styles so well. I just re-listened to their latin version of Ashes of Love, I'd forgotten how well they did it along with so many other great recordings.
A tribute to Russell and his band also from Italy
A small Man of Stature. But a Giant in Talent and Heart❤️🇺🇸 great tribute
Living in Europe most of my life I never got to see the Amazing Rhythm Aces though I played their LP’s incessantly in the 70’s and 80’s. I hope nobody sent flowers after he died as he expressed the wish that he wanted them whilst he was living. I play Geneva’s Lullaby from Toucan Do It Too all the time. Rest in peace Russell and thank you for the great music.
I loved Russell's voice on the Amazing Rhythm Ace's songs...perfect fit! Love that he continued to write & perform his entire career!
Rip russell. Stacked Deck is one of the best albums around.
There will never be another voice like Russell's. There will never be another band like ARA.
One of my favorite singer/songwriter of all times
From Downunder RIP Russell. Gone but your great music lives on mate. Fly high. ❤
Wonderful Tribute 👍Great Songwriter and Voice. He sure seemed humble and a straight up Good Man. The Family photos testify to that❤️🇺🇸
As a singer and songwriter, no one better; The Aces were too good to fit into a sing category, and unfortunately that is you had to do in the seventies and eighties (the days when AM radio decided if you were to be a star.....). Also, shout out to Byrd Burton, the perfect guitar player for The Aces. I mention Russell in a a song I recorded titled "X Song" where I list the 8 greatest songwriters in my world, and he is one of them.
It was nice to see the family and friends pictures....I only knew him from the concert stage....it was also nice to see the picture of him and Delbert in the studio.
Their albums were so unique......sooooo many different jondras. Almost all songwriters and singers sound the same on their albums. That wasn't true of Russell Smith you had rock,country, jazz,piano music ect. Saw them many times and NEVER get tired of his sound. Thank you Russell⚘️
A huge loss, fairwell my friend thanks for all the memories i have with your voice and tunes. God bless you.
Have been one of my favorite bands since the 70s
Great pics , my sincere Condolences😢❤
Russell Smith was a great original. Coincidentally, last night I pulled out my old guitar and continued what has been years of work on Third Rate Romance. He was a fantastically gifted man. I didn’t know he’d passed on.
Last Letter Home is arguably the best anti-war song ever written. That's just one song. Russ Smith contributed so much more. Thanks and RIP.
Yeah, except Russell didn't write Last Letter Home. It was written by Butch McDade, the original drummer. They added a verse when the band recorded "Rides Again". The ARA are my all-time favorite band. Never saw them live. Saw them on Saturday Night Live.
Many wonderful hours listening and watching.
The most underrated musician and band ever.
Wow ... I didn't know Russ had passed .. Wondered why we hadn't heard from him or the Aces in quite some time .. 😞 I always thought he had the perfect C & W voice, although I think he would have appeared more 'authentic" to some potential fans if he sported some facial hair and ditched the eyeglasses. I remember talking to one of his band members many years ago and they told me that Russ' marriage was a very rough and bitter one. In fact, it appears he worked that experience into at least one or two of the band's tunes -- "Norma Jean" and "Amazing Grace (Used to Be Her Favorite Song)". R.I.P. guy ..
RIP my good friend
Excellent tribute! Especially nice to see his sons in his life.
Thanks so much for the look into his life, must have been really something knowing him or being related to him, however it was , thanks brother!
What a Talented man, sorely missed.
Loved his songs since mid seventies.
Broke my heart.
Saw the aces at the Stanley theater in Pittsburgh Pa in 75 or 76 it was so long ago don’t remember the year . I listened to them so much my kids took my cd’s . I still have the albums but they are worn out .
AND THE END IS NOT IN SIGHT, GREAT TUNE
Truly Amazing.
In their hit making years, he looked younger than he sounded. His voice was a good fit for their songs. I'm sorry for the group's and the family's loss.
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Lovely
Oh my, thank you 😢😢😢😢😢
Praying 🙏
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Why not put in the description your relation to Russell?