You could be forgiven for thinking Smokie’s success story was a 1970s phenomenon. After all, 11 of their 14 British hits came in that eventful musical decade. However, their massive success story has continued to flourish around the globe. Smokie are a band, which has sold out tours and gained platinum records in four decades - 70s, 80s, 90s and the present day.
Smokie first got together at school in the late 60s. After going through various names and styles, they signed with Mickie Most’s then ultra-hot RAK label and found themselves chart bound. Songs like ‘If You Think You Know How To Love Me’, ‘Don’t Play Your Rock ‘n’ Roll To Me’, ‘It’s Your Life’ and ‘Oh Carol’ became radio staples and gave Smokie their ticket to travel the world.
You could be forgiven for thinking Smokie’s success story was a 1970s phenomenon. After all, 11 of their 14 British hits came in that eventful musical decade. However, their massive success story has continued to flourish around the globe. Smokie are a band, which has sold out tours and gained platinum records in four decades - 70s, 80s, 90s and the present day.
