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Benny Spellman

Benny Spellman has been played on NTS shows including Kit Records, with Fortune Teller first played on 4 March 2014.

Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune Teller", covered by The Rolling Stones among others. "Lipstick Traces" reached #28 on the US Billboard Black singles chart and #80 on the Billboard Hot 100. Spellman variously worked with Allen Toussaint, Earl King ("Trick Bag"), Huey "Piano" Smith, Ernie K-Doe, Wilson Pickett, The Neville Brothers and The…

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Fortune Teller
Benny Spellman
Bandy Records0
Fortune Teller
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Life Is Too Short
Benny Spellman
Charly R&B1988
Life Is Too Short
Benny SpellmanCharly R&B1988
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Fortune Teller
Benny Spellman
Collectables1994
Fortune Teller
Benny SpellmanCollectables1994
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Fortune Teller
Benny Spellman
Minit1962
Fortune Teller
Benny SpellmanMinit1962
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