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    Roy Smith Mr Loathsome

    Kismet
    • Roy Smith – Mr Loathsome
    • Roy Smith – Mr Loathsome Version
    • 1. Mr Loathsome
    • 2. Mr Loathsome Version

    Great unearthed early 70s obscurity from singer Roy Smith. Part reggae part swamp blues tune..check it out..Killer!

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    • – Bondage
    • – Bondage (Version)

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