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Steve W Smith

 
Steve W Smith

Great Melodies and Sounds. Rich in Representation and Tones. The music will grab your heart and take you closer to the Lord.

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12 songs
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Picture for song 'Blessed Be' by artist 'Steve W Smith'

Blessed Be

Blessed Be is a Latin sound from Steve's soon-to-be released album titled "Imagine" which is totally instrumental. Wonderful workmanship!
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Picture for song 'That's How' by artist 'Steve W Smith'

That's How

That's How is an instrumental, words to come later, that is to lift the Lord up in Praise.
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Picture for song 'Anything Through Christ' by artist 'Steve W Smith'

Anything Through Christ

Through Christ anything is possible. Philippians 4:13
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Picture for song 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' by artist 'Steve W Smith'

I'll Be Home For Christmas

Christmas for the troups in WW2 had something to look for and was inspired by this Bing Crosby hit. This is a must instrumental for the Christmas Holiday.
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Picture for song 'I Know You're There' by artist 'Steve W Smith'

I Know You're There

This song is dedicated to Steve's Dad, Larry D. Smith 1932-2001
I was born in Memphis, TN in the year 1961, Oct. 4th. Where I lived for ten years. During that ten years I had many experiences as far as singing and playing the piano. My parents were always encouraging me to play more and more. At the age of four, I can remember so well, I started playing on an old upright piano we had In the dining room. My parents were really involved in church. God was a huge portion of our home. God was a huge part of my life. Though being young, I felt that I understood what it meant being saved and being a Christian. I remember all so well being taught from my parents that everything I have, all my abilities came from Him. Growing up I can remember I had very little interest in a lot of things that my buddies had down the street, I was always too interested in playing the piano and singing.. At the age of seven I was singing on the radio with my parents on Sunday mornings, and straight to church afterwards. Having “piano” on my mind so much, Floyd Krammer had my total attention each time I caught him on TV. I had just about every record he had out, thanks to Mom and Dad, and played them constantly, before I knew it I was playing them on the piano myself. My Aunt and Uncle, Moms twin sister, were in the Country music scene themselves. Having albums and many records out they toured with many of the favorites back then. It was at the age of ten that my Uncle arranged a meeting for me to meet Floyd Krammer. I was thrilled. I met others as well that were regulars on “Hee Haw”. It was then I had the honor of playing a Duet, side by side pianos, with Floyd Krammer. We played a medley of his songs and what made me feel good the most was he gave me partial lead. I was in Hog Heaven.. I also appeared on stage with Ernest Tubb at the Grand Ole Opry, then again later at the age of fourteen in different shows elsewhere. I can still hear him calling me “ Little Stevie Smith “ Before turning eleven years of age we moved to a small town in AR. Dad wanted to be near his parents so he bought a piece of land and built a home right next to theirs. Just around the corner was the old country church, Freer Baptist where my Nana and Papa went. I played the piano there and sang for years until I reached my teenage years. My parents took me many places to perform. I began writing songs at the age of fourteen. Dad had given me a reel to reel player with a microphone. I thought I was up town. I remember sitting at the dinning room table letting them listen to my songs I recorded. I would go to the church and set up the recorder and play and sing for hours. At the age of fourteen after getting my drivers permit, Dad gave me my first car. A 64 push button Plymouth. Being a member of the local 4-H club, I won many awards for singing and playing the piano at District talent contest. Winning 1st place for four years in a row. Music was number one in my mind, all I could think about was playing and singing. At the age of fifteen, I was appearing in Jamborees throughout northeast AR. and TN. I wanted so much to make a recording for myself, but money was tight. It was all I could think about. By this time I was attending a Full Gospel Church. I learned so much from being there, the importance and the wonderful feeling of raising my hands to Christ, fasting, the power of His healing, I honestly learned the true meaning of the Spirit of the Lord, and how it felt to have His Spirit come upon me. At the age of nineteen I joined a group and played in nightclubs for thirteen years straight. I strayed away from God. I always knew He was there and still talked to him on a daily basis, but there was a big difference. The atmosphere I was in had changed everything. I played on stage for several years with a coke on my keyboard, being surrounded by liquor I then learned the taste and was off to a happy go lucky time. From then on I drank like a fish and kept telling myself “ this drink opens up my vocals “ why not ! I lived appearing in one night club after another, four and five nights a week, all those years. Gradually God was thought of less and less. At the age of thirty three I finally got tired of the scene and bought a home in Memphis. I missed my music so much, I missed attending church and being a part of God, but a job offer came and I took it. Another night club, this time as DJ. I thought “ oh well, at least it’s music “ My drinking increased tremendously, and drugs became a big part of my life. The money was fabulous and I had everything I ever wanted, a beautiful home, two cars, a new motorcycle, every bill was paid on time with money to spare. Before I knew it Cocaine was controlling my life. ( I like to think of this part being my testimony in life ) I thought I played it smart for years there, I made sure all bills were paid and everything was taken care of, and what was left over I’d use for purchasing my coke. Slowly but surely it backfired and turned completely around. I made excuses on my job, for bills not being paid, just like I gave God excuses for not owning up to what I was really here for. One night while sitting alone in my dinning room, I did too much. My heart was beating so rapidly, I couldn’t move. I was afraid this was it. I never experienced the sound of a heart beat so fast you can’t hear a space in between. My chest was paining, a thousand thoughts were going through my mind. Each time I’d lean just a little the pain severed more. Something said to me “ just sit there and breathe slowly “ After that evening I threw everything in my sight that pertained to drugs down the toilet. God gave me my second chance and showed me just how quickly things could happen. I prayed and prayed on my knees for hours, weeping, I didn’t care who outside the house heard me. All of my memories of happiness flashed in front of me, remembering how Christ was the biggest part of my life. I wanted it back and I meant every word.. I asked God to take it all away, and HE DID. Everything I owned that was in my home, came from being a part of the environment I was a part of all those years. Before I knew it, I was having the biggest estate sale ever .In two weeks I had nothing but my precious dog, clothes and one car packed for leaving. I sold everything and what was left I put in storage. I left for Palm Springs CA. I had to get away from the life I was living and start anew, and I felt this was the best way. I stayed in Palm Springs for almost two years and missed my family so much I returned back. On my return I learned that everything I had put in storage was stolen, everything, gone. Honestly, I didn’t let it bother me, because I asked God to take it all away from me and so I felt that’s just what he did. I’m now living in MS. And so very happy. For years now my body has been clean of any drug. My life has been so tremendously turned around, all due to the Grace and Glory of God. I learned a great lesson and I’m so Blessed, not fortunate, Blessed. God has blessed me so many ways and I praise Him and give Him all the glory. I’m forty years of age now, and God has opened doors I never imagined could open. He’s in my heart and life to stay.
Band/artist history
Performing has been an issue in my family way before I was thought of. My mom and two of her sisters were a gospel trio from early teens. A picture of them can be seen in my gallery. Mom and Dad also sang for years in radio and church functions as well as church. Dad was the song director at our church, so as I grew music was all around me. I think or shall I say, I KNOW that God had a plan for me all along. I have to believe that, because of the feeling I get when I sing, especially for Him. I’ve been told I close my eyes a lot while singing, that’s only because I feel it. I learned a song form Dolly Pardon at a young age titled “When I Sing For Him” And some of the words in that song are, “When I sing for Him, Oh praise His Holy name, I can feel, His presence, in my soul” How true that is to me, because when I sing, I do feel His presence and there’s no greater feeling than that.. My parents had a tremendous part in my getting started in music. They were always encouraging me to sit and play , listen and learn and try a song.. I never had music lessons, I learned all from ear. I learned from God giving me the talent.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Definitely Yes. In local areas, TV, radio, any special events when requested and my schedule permits it. Performing is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I love it with a passion.
Your musical influences
Having “piano” on my mind so much, Floyd Krammer had my total attention each time I caught him on TV. I had just about every record he had out, thanks to Mom and Dad, and played them constantly, before I knew it I was playing them on the piano myself. My Aunt and Uncle, Moms twin sister, were in the Country music scene themselves. Having albums and many records out they toured with many of the favorites back then. It was at the age of ten that my Uncle arranged a meeting for me to meet Floyd Krammer. I was thrilled. I met others as well that were regulars on “Hee Haw”. It was then I had the honor of playing a Duet, side by side pianos, with Floyd Krammer. We played a medley of his songs and what made me feel good the most was he gave me partial lead. I was in Hog Heaven.. I also appeared on stage with Ernest Tubb at the Grand Ole Opry, then again later at the age of fourteen in different shows elsewhere. I can still hear him calling me “ Little Stevie Smith “.
What equipment do you use?
Yamaha PXR-GX76, Yamaha DGX-500, Cakewalk Pyro, Voyetra Digital Orchestrater, MGI Video Wave, Pro Tools, even SoundClick MP3 Editor and Animation Studio
Anything else?
I’ve accomplished one goal, and that was to produce a CD. A CD with all originals. I used to think how I’d love to have a hit country song on the charts, but that was yesterday as they say. Ever since I totally gave my life to God I vowed that my music would stay strictly for Him and Him only. I guess one of my goals, which is the most important, is that at least one person be blessed by at least one song from my CD. I want the words to touch someone’s heart, to make someone think, to give someone time to think. I think it’s important that when someone listens to a song and it gives them meaning, that it offers them a time to think and hopefully offers them peace within. That’s also a vision for me as well. I hope that one day I’ll have the chance to write for other artist. I love to sit and listen to an other’s voice, and take time to hear what that voice has to offer and what it can do, where it can go and where it can take you. When I hear a voice such as that it gives me chill bumps to write for.. I hope and pray for air play too, as many other artist I assume. It’s a thrill to just hear your voice on the radio and your song, but it’s also a thrill hoping that someone is receiving a blessing from it. I’ve had many visions of doing my own videos. As I sit and compose my songs, I also sit and see it on video as well. As they say, a picture’s worth a thousand words, I think of seeing what Christ can and has done for us along with the music, being watched can easily save a lost person the same as listening alone. Sure I want to be a well known singer song writer, and my music be heard, but I also want it to be known that I am Saved, and I am a Christian, and that what I have and all that I’ve accomplished came from and belongs to my Lord and Savor. I’ve sang in front of crowds of ten thousand before. Yes it’s a thrill but it’s no different than in front of a crowd of ten. So I guess my goal and vision for my music is all the above, but most of all my goal is that they see I’m real for Christ.
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