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Myrna Yvonne Smith (May 28, 1941 – December 24, 2010) was an American songwriter and singer. Smith became a high school English teacher in South Brunswick, New Jersey in the 1960s, while she also pursued her singing career.
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The Sweet Inspirations was an R&B gospel group comprised of four members: Cissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston, Sylvia Shernwell, Myrna Smith, and Estelle Brown. While they were successful in their own right as a group with many hit recordings, the one song that stood out the song was their song, “Sweet Inspiration.” Back in the 60’s, ...
In a documentary called, This Time, Smith admitted that Elvis tried to pursue a relationship with her. This isn’t too surprising, as their have been rumors that Elvis was very fond of the ladies. However, it might surprise you that Presley loved black women as he was a rumored racist. Smith dispels those rumors with her open and candid conversation...
It was clear that Elvis loved his background vocalists. Elvis loved gospel and soul music. The Sweet Inspirations did a great job of blending their voices to make a soulful sound that Elvis couldn’t get enough of. Even after singing and performing in concerts, they allegedly would continue to sing and jam all night. Presley reportedly called the la...
Up until the day she died, Myrna Smith made a living telling old stories of Elvis and even singing as a back up singer for Elvis impersonators. Despite her financial struggles, she was determined to keep her career and her friendships with her group mates going for as long as she could. According to the documentary This Time, The Sweet Inspirations...
Myrna Smith was a member of the R&B gospel group, The Sweet Inspirations, who sang back up for Elvis Presley from 1969 to 1977. She shared her flirtatious relationship with Elvis and how he loved black women in a documentary.
Myrna Smith of The Sweet Inspirations on life after the death of Elvis Presley. Watch the full movie: • THIS TIME - a music documentary THIS TIME follows six diverse recording artists on the ...
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Oct 24, 2020 · Myrna Smith was one of the original Sweet Inspirations, the R&B group that sang with Elvis Presley from 1969 to 1977. She shares her memories of meeting Elvis, working with him, and his generosity and personality in this interview.
Dec 24, 2010 · Myrna Smith is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for her work with the Motown Records group The Miracles, and for her work as a backing vocalist for Elvis Presley. Myrna Smith was born on May 28, 1941 in New Jersey.
Dee Dee left in 1965, when her solo career began to take off. She was replaced by Myrna Smith. Estelle Brown joined the team soon after, and the line-up that was to become an Atlantic recording group was set.
Myrna Yvonne Smith (May 28, 1941 – December 24, 2010) was an American songwriter and singer. Quick Facts Born, Died ... Close. Smith became a high school English teacher in South Brunswick, New Jersey in the 1960s, while she also pursued her singing career.
