Huey "Piano" Smith is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of New Orleans R&B. Smith's smash hit "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" made him an overnight sensation. The song has since become a classic of the genre, covered by countless artists over the years. To learn to sing like Huey Smith, one must first understand his unique style.

Smith's style is heavily influenced by the boogie-woogie piano tradition, which emphasizes a strong and steady left-hand bass line with syncopated rhythms in the right hand. In addition to his piano playing, Smith is known for his distinctive vocal style. His voice has a raw, gritty quality that perfectly complements his music.

To learn to sing like Huey Smith, aspiring singers should focus on developing a strong sense of rhythm and phrasing. This can be achieved through consistent practice and careful study of Smith's recordings. It is also important to develop good breath control and diaphragm support, as this will help singers achieve the rich, full sound that is characteristic of Smith's singing.

Some useful Singing Carrots resources for singers looking to improve their rhythm and phrasing include:

• Breathing basics
• How to learn a song effectively
• Avoiding constrictions
• Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing
• Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking
• Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
• Vocal distortion & Growling
• Singing with Vibrato
• Articulation
• Why do we sing out of pitch?
• Resonance in singing

Singers looking to develop good breath control and diaphragm support may find the following Singing Carrots resources particularly useful:

• Breath support
• Open mouth & throat
• How to analyze your voice
• Vocal health
• How posture affects your singing

To get a sense of Smith's singing style and phrasing, singers should listen carefully to his recordings and try to emulate his vocal delivery. Some of his most iconic songs include "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu," "Don't You Just Know It," and "Sea Cruise."

Singers who are serious about developing their skills may want to consider enrolling in Singing Carrots' educational singing course, which provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and techniques for aspiring vocalists.

If you want to work on your piano playing, Singing Carrots features the following tools:

• Vocal range test
• Pitch accuracy test
• Vocal Pitch Monitor
• Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game
• Search songs by vocal range
• Vocal ranges of famous singers
• Educational singing course