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"Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)" is a song first recorded by New Orleans singer Benny Spellman in 1962. It was written by Allen Toussaint under the pseudonym Naomi Neville. The song became Spellman's only hit record, peaking at number 28 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and number 80 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 pop chart.〔(Benny Spellman - Charts & Awards on Allmusic )〕 The flip side of the single was "Fortune Teller", made famous by The Rolling Stones cover among others. "Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)" was recorded in New Orleans on February 2, 1962. The background vocals were done by label mates Irma Thomas and Willie Harper.〔Liner notes to the CD ''The Allen Toussaint Touch'' by Clive Richardson〕 == Cover versions == The song has been covered by number of artists and bands. One of the earliest covers was done by The O'Jays in 1965. (Imperial single 66102) Their version peaked on the R&B chart at #28 and #48 on the pop chart.〔Joel Whitburn's Top R&B Singles 1942-1988 (Record Research)〕 It was included in the album ''Comin' Through'' (Imperial 9290), released in the same year.〔()〕 The American Breed covered this song on their 1967 debut album ''The American Breed''. Ringo Starr covered it in his 1978 album ''Bad Boy''. Starr's version was released as a single in the US, backed with "Old Time Revolvin'", on 17 April 1978. Other artists who covered the song include Snooks Eaglin, Frankie Ford, Delbert McClinton, Amazing Rhythm Aces and Alex Chilton.〔() 〕 Joe Krown did an instrumental version of the song in his album ''Old Friends'', released in 2007.〔()〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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