What a marvelous voice and he's only 25 here. His phrasing is superb. He reminds me of the male big band singers of the 1940s. Steve's vocal quality at times sounds a lot like early Sinatra, and at times like Dick Haymes, etc. Steve Smith was born 20 years too late. He was the best vocalist that Welk ever had as far as I am concerned. I lked Jimmy Roberts - but he was of a different type. Welk at the time should have had Steve sing at least 2 numbers a show, not Bob Lido for heaven's sake!
This was in the late 1960's, during the height of the Vietnam War. He was in his early 20's. It would be interesting to know how he managed to escape the draft. I am not necessarily criticizing him. I am just curious.
Talked to him tonite. Going back to his martini bar to hear Dave Johns, Shelly Miller, their son, Tanner Johns and Hank Alrich playing and singing together.
Steve is the best vocalist Lawrence Welk ever had. I just love him and wish he's stayed with the group much longer than he did! Thanks for posting.
bluewingtip 8 months ago
Great voice. But weren't those suits of the mid 60's awful? Tight pants,
skinny lapels and ties. And their trying to bring that back!
dancebandleader 1 year ago
I understand that he owns the Sierra Ski Lodge in Lake Tahoe
theCityOfNewOrleans 1 year ago
I ADORE THIS VOICE!!!!!!!!
THX 4 POSTING!
PLZ TELL ME...WHERE HE IS NOW?
zoryada 1 year ago
@bigpatrick100
YES! I AGREE..........
zoryada 1 year ago
What a marvelous voice and he's only 25 here. His phrasing is superb. He reminds me of the male big band singers of the 1940s. Steve's vocal quality at times sounds a lot like early Sinatra, and at times like Dick Haymes, etc. Steve Smith was born 20 years too late. He was the best vocalist that Welk ever had as far as I am concerned. I lked Jimmy Roberts - but he was of a different type. Welk at the time should have had Steve sing at least 2 numbers a show, not Bob Lido for heaven's sake!
CD122344 1 year ago
This was in the late 1960's, during the height of the Vietnam War. He was in his early 20's. It would be interesting to know how he managed to escape the draft. I am not necessarily criticizing him. I am just curious.
mindspring57 1 year ago
Talked to him tonite. Going back to his martini bar to hear Dave Johns, Shelly Miller, their son, Tanner Johns and Hank Alrich playing and singing together.
mtnmichif 2 years ago
Was this at the Sierra Ski Lodge? I would love to meet him. My wife and I have admired his voice all these many years.
whitneyandpaul 2 years ago
Thanks! I am going to try to contact him! I have been trying to find cd's of his music.
theCityOfNewOrleans 3 years ago
do you know what the ski resort is?
theCityOfNewOrleans 3 years ago
The Sierra Ski Lodge
boatracer39 3 years ago
Steve and his wife{HOPE} operate a ski resort at Lake Tahoe
fordman4444 3 years ago
He sure did have a beautiful voice. Do you have any idea whatever happened to him?
theCityOfNewOrleans 3 years ago
Another underrated singer with a beautiful voice - Steve Smith!
mzklover 3 years ago
Steve makes me swoon!
bluewingtip 3 years ago