Russell Smith's lyrics & chords

Russell Smith was the lead singer/songwriter for the Amazing Rhythm Aces; he penned the group's "Third Rate Romance," which has since become a contemporary country classic. It brought the group some success, too, helping the group's 1975 debut, Stacked Deck, reach the country Top 15 and spin off another hit in "Amazing Grace (Used to Be Her Favorite Song)," and after a couple of moderate country hits, the group slowly became consigned to cult status, a favorite of fellow musicians and songwriters as well as discerning country-rock fans. These...read more