Michael Peter Smith

Michael Peter Smith (September 7, 1941 – August 3, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter based in Chicago. Rolling Stone once called him "The greatest songwriter in the English language". He sang and composed from the 1960s, and his rich and challenging songs have been recorded by more than 30 performers.

He is remembered for writing "The Dutchman", popularized by Steve Goodman and also recorded by Suzy Bogguss, Tom Russell, Jerry Jeff Walker, Robert James Waller, Josh White Jr., and many others.

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