The Conch Soup Controversy, Almost 40 Years Later

Perhaps Dell's most well loved song is their version of the soul classic, "Tears on My Pillow."That's one of many cover versions which they popularized - but their most controversial cover is of Chico Ramos's 80's hit, "Conch Soup". Dell and the Sensations were accused of trying to steal writing credits on that. And he dedicates a portion of the book to the controversy. We asked Smart about it:

Smart's book is available on amazon.com.