If It Ain't Love and Other Great Dallas Frazier Songs
"If It Ain't Love" and Other Great Dallas Frazier Songs is nineteenth solo studio album by American country singer Connie Smith, released in July 1972 by RCA Victor. The album is a collection of songs composed by songwriter Dallas Frazier. Three of these songs were duets between Smith and Frazier himself. The album's title track was spawned as a single in 1972 and reached the top ten of the American country chart. The album itself reached the top 20 of the American country LP's chart and it received a positive review from Billboard magazine.
If It Ain't Love and Other Great Dallas Frazier Songs
Connie Smith is an American country music singer and songwriter. Her contralto vocals have been described by music writers as significant and influential to the women of country music. A similarity has been noted between her vocal style and the stylings of country vocalist Patsy Cline. Other performers have cited Smith as influence on their own singing styles, which has been reflected in quotes and interviews over the years.
Smith performing live at the Grand Ole Opry in 2007
Smith performing for a crowd of 5,000 people, August 1964.
Smith presenting "Instrumentalist of the Year" at the 1972 Country Music Association Awards.
Smith performing at the Grand Ole Opry with her daughter on her arm, 1974.