Apache Singer Smith - known for "Help Me Make it Thru the Night" Dead

Smokin' Ace · 02-17-2005, 09:59 AM

'Help Me Make It' singer dead
Sammi Smith was also part of 'Outlaw Movement'

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (AP) -- Country singer Jewel "Sammi" Smith, known for her trademark ballad, "Help Me Make It Through The Night," and a knack for sharing everyday life in her music, died Saturday. She was 61.

Smith died at home after a long-term illness; the Guardian West Funeral Home did not release further details.

Smith won a Grammy for best country vocal performance-female in 1971 for "Help Me Make It Through The Night," which was written by Kris Kristofferson.

Smith produced her first hit, "So Long Charlie Brown," in 1967. Six years later, she moved to Dallas, where she joined the "Outlaw Movement" with Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.

Smith also found time to celebrate her Apache heritage. She was a frequent visitor to an Apache reservation in Arizona, where she made pottery and jewelry.

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Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,112	Apache Singer Smith - known for "Help Me Make it Thru the Night" Dead 'Help Me Make It' singer dead Sammi Smith was also part of 'Outlaw Movement' OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (AP) -- Country singer Jewel "Sammi" Smith, known for her trademark ballad, "Help Me Make It Through The Night," and a knack for sharing everyday life in her music, died Saturday. She was 61. Smith died at home after a long-term illness; the Guardian West Funeral Home did not release further details. Smith won a Grammy for best country vocal performance-female in 1971 for "Help Me Make It Through The Night," which was written by Kris Kristofferson. Smith produced her first hit, "So Long Charlie Brown," in 1967. Six years later, she moved to Dallas, where she joined the "Outlaw Movement" with Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Smith also found time to celebrate her Apache heritage. She was a frequent visitor to an Apache reservation in Arizona, where she made pottery and jewelry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Find this article at: http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Musi....ap/index.html __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

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