Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and author. Her 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number five on the UK Singles Chart. In 2005, Smith was named a Commander... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Patti Smith first charted in 1978 with Because the Night.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 8 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Alternative the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: Because the Night - #2: Because the Night - #3: Redondo Beach / There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - #4: Because the Night - #5: Because the Night
Because the Night
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Up There Down There
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Summer Cannibal
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is/was married to Fred "Sonic" Smith • is/was involved with Allen Lanier • is/was involved with Tom Verlaine
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