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Benny Spellman
Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)," written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune Teller", covered by The Rolling Stones among others. "Lipstick Traces" reached #28 on the US Billboard Black singles chart and #80 on the Billboard Hot 100. Spellman variously worked with Allen Toussaint, Earl King ("Trick Bag"), Huey "Piano" Smith, Ernie K-Doe, Wilson Pickett, The Neville Brothers and The O'Jays.
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Mr. M's Northern Soul 1974-1981 [2017]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| C'mon and Swim | |
| Let Love Come Between Us | |
| Fortune Teller |
Greatest Ever! Mod [2014]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| All or Nothing | 3:00 |
| Have Love Will Travel | 2:37 |
| Uptight (Everything's Alright) | 2:52 |
| Green Onions | 2:53 |
| Fortune Teller | 2:09 |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:25 |
The History of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues 1955-1962: From Rock’n’Roll To The End Of The Car [2014]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Just Because | 2:48 |
| Fortune Teller | 2:13 |
| Lipstick Traces | 2:25 |
How Britain Got the Blues, Vol. 2: How Merseyside Got the Blues [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:10 |
How Britain Got the Blues, Vol. 4: How Mods Got the Blues [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:23 |
The History of Rhythm and Blues, Vol. 4 1957-1962 [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:25 |
The Twisted Wheel: Brazennose & Whitworth Street, Manchester 1963-71: It's Where It's At [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:10 |
Fortune Teller: A Singles Collection 1960-67 [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:11 |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:22 |
| If You Love Her | 2:30 |
Mr. Joe's Jambalaya & Loaded Down With The Blues [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:23 |
Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky: The Hit Songs & Productions 1957-1978 [2011]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:10 |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:23 |
We Sing the Blues/New Orleans Our Home Town [2007]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:14 |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:26 |
Doctors, Professors, Kings and Queens: The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:25 |
Let the Good Times Roll, Vol. 2 [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:14 |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:26 |
Finger Poppin' and Stompin' Feet: 20 Classic Allen Toussaint Productions for Minit... [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:15 |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:27 |
Crescent City Soul: The Sound of New Orleans [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:11 |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:23 |
Highlights from Crescent City Soul: The Sound of New Orleans 1947-1974 [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | 2:11 |
The Rock 'N' Roll Era: The New Orleans Sound [1991]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) | 2:28 |
| Fortune Teller | 2:15 |
The Best of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues, Vol. 1 [1988]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fortune Teller | |
| Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) |
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