Don M Smythe
Don M Smythe
Country music singer, guitar musician, country promotions. A genuine true-blue Country advocate and supporter of New Zealand Country Music at all levels.
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Big City Blues
Big City Blues
My cover version of "Big City Blues" written by Ginny Peters (N.Z.)
Independent artist Don M Smythe drops "Big City Blues", a Traditional Country track on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. This track holds its own in the traditional country landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Big City Blues" has peaked at number 6 on the SoundClick Traditional Country chart. If Indie, Blues and World is your sound, "Big City Blues" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Bruise With Every Touch
Bruise With Every Touch
My cover version of "Bruise With Every Touch" written by Ginny Peters (N.Z.)
Independent artist Don M Smythe drops "Bruise With Every Touch", a Traditional Country track on SoundClick. Don M Smythe demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. This track holds its own in the traditional country landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. If Indie, World and Country General is your sound, "Bruise With Every Touch" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Silent Conversation
Silent Conversation
My cover version of "Silent Conversation" written by Ginny Peters (N.Z.)
"Silent Conversation" by Don M Smythe is a Traditional Country production available on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. There is a quiet confidence to this track — the mark of an artist who understands the traditional country sound. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Traditional Country chart, peaking at #8. SoundClick gives artists like Don M Smythe a platform to share original Traditional Country music with listeners around the world.
The Reflections In My Baby's Eyes
The Reflections In My Baby's Eyes
My cover version of "The Reflections In My Baby's Eyes" written by Ginny Peters (N.Z.)
Independent artist Don M Smythe drops "The Reflections In My Baby's Eyes", a Traditional Country track on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. This track does what good traditional country does best — it connects. "The Reflections In My Baby's Eyes" has peaked at number 6 on the SoundClick Traditional Country chart. Find more from Don M Smythe on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Sunday Morning Coming Down
Sunday Morning Coming Down
Cover - written and recorded by Kristoffer Kristofferson
"Sunday Morning Coming Down" by Don M Smythe is a Traditional Country production available on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. A traditional country track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Traditional Country chart, peaking at #8. SoundClick gives artists like Don M Smythe a platform to share original Traditional Country music with listeners around the world.
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Country music singer, guitar musician, and country promotions. A genuine true-blue Country advocate and supporter of New Zealand Country Music at all levels.
Band/artist history
I am a Country Singer and Guitarist from Christchurch, New Zealand.
A Christchurch born & raised lad in a family of 7.
I have survived life's old school of hard knocks and teachings.
My first acoustic guitar purchased at the age of 21 proved to be a challenge, discovering 4 large fingers needed some manipulating to finger 6 strings, however I did discover I had a real passion for Country Music which has remained true and steadfast to this day.
My first involvement with Country Music began in my early twenties (1969) and lasted for twenty years. I was very involved in Country Music and in Country Music Clubs around Christchurch from sweeping the floor to Club Committee level, organising and Convenor of awards to judging Awards Contests in the South Island.
During that time, my late wife and I also played for 17 years as DJAY Duo, performing 5 nights a week. I was also tutoring guitar, helping club members with their music, raising 4 kids and working 40-60hrs a week. A hectic life but a very rewarding one.
Fast forward to the current day and after many requests to record, over the years, I've finally met the challenge and recorded my Debut EP titled, Country Songs From The Heart Vol.1 comprising of 1 Original Song A Night Alone With You and 6 Cover Songs.
My debut EP CD "Country Songs From The Heart Vol.1" was officially released for airplay on the 23rd of June 2018
I have also now launched my New Album CD Country Songs From The Heart Vol.II comprising of 3 Original Songs and 10 Cover Songs. Official CD Launch 7th of November 2020
Have you performed in front of an audience?
***ALBUM RELEASE SHOW*** 07 Nov 2020
"Country Songs From The Heart Vol.II"
It wasn't a sell out, but it was a full house.
Something so very special and magical happened last night, at Don's Album launch show.
The venue and friendly staff, atmosphere, very receptive audience, brilliant band and special supporting Guest Artists plus all involved helping in the show all combined to make this show one to remember.
To Don, it was one of those types of shows you dream about happening, but seldom ever achieve, but the night's show just literally soared into a realm of it's own, judging by the many compliments received at the show and the full house standing ovation of applause at the end of the Show's Finale song.
It was simply such an awesome night of just plain good old Country Music Entertainment.
Your musical influences
There are many Country Stars that I admire. Here are just a few, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Don Williams, Emmylou Harris, Lynda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Rita Coleridge, Shania Twain + many more....
Christchurch, South Island
New Zealand
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Comments (4)
Thank you so much, @Steveweymen, for your kind supportive comments on my music. Your support is very much appreciated and hope you continue to enjoy them. I have followed your music page Cheers.
Hi Don just come over from Bretts page . Although I have been brought up on rock and blues and Mark knopfler Ive always liked country and country rock . When I write it sometimes comes out country ! So its in there somewhere ! Your songs are proper country really enjoyable to listen to . Performance production and instrumentation is fantastic .
Take care
Thank you so much, Brett for your very kind comments and also for your awesome support in adding the track to your Soundclick Country International Playlist. It is so much appreciated. Cheers
Greetings from Canada. Enjoyed this song very much. Perfect mix, brilliantly written and the production is top shelf all the way.
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